Who founded Santiago in 1541?

The city of Santiago, Chile, was founded on February 12, 1541, by the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia.123

Valdivia, who had been granted a license to conquer and colonize the region by Francisco Pizarro, established the city—originally named Santiago del Nuevo Extremo—after leading an expedition of approximately 150 companions into the area in late 1540.234