Nentvig, Juan, 1713-1768

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Birth 1713-03-28
Death 1768-09-11

Biographical notes:

Juan Nentvig was a Jesuit father who explored Mexico during the mid to late 18th century. He documented the Piman Tribes of northern Mexico extensively.

From the description of Descripción Geográfica natural y curiosa de la Provincia de Sonora, circa 1762. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 755813965

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Subjects:

  • Explorers
  • Piman Indians

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Places:

  • Mexico (as recorded)
  • Sonora (Mexico : State) (as recorded)

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