Francisco Álvarez de Toledo, Count of Oropesa, was Spanish viceroy of Peru from November 26, 1569 to September 23, 1581. Toledo became the fifth viceroy of Peru in 1569. He was appointed viceroy by Philip II after serving as a steward in the royal court. During his rule, Toledo took charge of the government and implemented many reforms. He centralized colonial governmental functions and laid the foundation for the future administration of the viceroyalty. He established royal authority and Spanish dominance in the colony. He broke the power of the encomenderos, reducing them to obedient servants of the crown. He has been called "one of the great administrators of human times."

The claim has been made that the unjust execution of the Inca Túpac Amaru in 1571 for rebellion is the one great stain on the record of Viceroy Toledo. Philip II, however, disapproved of the execution. Toledo also made enemies through his reforms. The previous (interim) viceroy, Lope García de Castro, was one of them.... More • http://en.wikipedia. ... of_Oropesa View • Books • Images • Videos • Search Related • Statesmen • Cancer • Colonialism • Enlightenment • Governors • July 10 • New Spain • Peru • Renaissance • Rulers • Spain • 16th Century • People