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Commander Francisco de Montejo began the conquest of Yucatan, but when he became weary, he decided to leave the conclusion in the hands of his son of the same name. He died in Spain, poor and alone. It was his son Francisco who really completed the conquest of Yucatan. He founded the city of Merida in 1542 and died there 23 years later. Finally, there is the nephew, also called Francisco de Montejo, who collaborated closely with his cousin in the conquest of Yucatan, and founded the city of Valladolid in 1543.