Philippines a royal order directing him to choose a temporary successor in the event of his own death. He had shown this order to various prominent Spaniards in the colony, implying to each that he was the designated successor. In particular, both the governor's son and conquistador Captain Estevan Rodríguez de Figueroa expected the appointment. Both were on the expedition to the Moluccas, and both hurried back to Manila to take command of the colony. Meanwhile, the citizens and soldiers in Manila elected Licenciado Pedro de Rojas governor and captain general. But with the return of Luis Pérez Dasmariñas, the previous governor's instructions were found, and his son became the new governor. See also 1593 transported soldier legend Notes References External links History of the Philippine Islands by Dr. Antonio de Morga (1907). This work is also available at Project Gutenberg: A little biographical information Letter of Antonio de Morga to the King informing of Gomez Perez Dasmariñas' death 1519 births 1593 deaths People from Viveiro