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1100 CE - 1500 CE: The title of adelantado is used to encourage military leaders to mount expeditions for the Spanish Crown against its enemies.
1492 CE - 1600 CE: The title of adelantado is used by the Spanish Crown to promote the foundation of colonies overseas.
1537 CE: Hernando de Soto is made a Knight of Santiago, the governor of Cuba, and awarded the status of adelantado for North American exploration.