Bartolomé de las Casas Spanish: was a 16th-century Spanish historian, social reformer and Dominican friar. He became the first resident Bishop of Chiapas, and the first officially appointed "Protector of the of the Indians"Born: November 11, 1484, Seville, SpainDied: July 18, 1566, Madrid, SpainNationality: SpanishEducation: University of SalamancaParents: Isabel de Sosa, Pedro de las Casas