# Bartholomew de las Casas — The Columbiad character guide

> Bartholomew de las Casas in The Columbiad by Joel Barlow.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Bartholomew

**First appearance:** 0004-book-i

## Who they are

The Spanish friar and historian, defender of indigenous rights, appearing as a moral voice.

## Relationships

### [Christopher Columbus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_columbiad_se/characters/christopher_columbus)

_friendship_

Las Casas is a sympathetic chronicler and ally of Columbus, defending his legacy while critiquing colonial abuses.

## In the story

### [Book IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_columbiad_se/chapters/book-iv)

Mentioned as a heroic figure unable to stop the destruction of the native peoples.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_columbiad_se/characters/bartholomew_de_las_casas
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