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Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo Facts. Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo Portuguese a person very skilled in seamanship However his grandson Geronimo Cabrillo came to the New World from the Kingdoms of Spain. Fact 3- Cabrillo came from humble origins and after. Birthplace uncertain claimed by both Spain and Portugal. Early historian Antonio de Herrera claimed.
He was a commander of a unit of crossbowmen. He participated in the conquest of. Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo served under the command of Pánfilo de Narváez and aided him in. Sailed from Spain to the new world at 10-12 years old. Early historian Antonio de Herrera claimed. The best modern edition is published in Mexico in 1939 by Pedro Robredo 3.
Early historian Antonio de Herrera claimed.
Served in the conquest of Tenochtitlan under Hernán Cortez. There were skirmishes with the natives and Cabrillo fell and broke his leg Fact Fact 17. Prior to his expedition on the Pacific Coast he was the governor of Guatemala. He is best known for his exploration of the coast of California in 1542-1543. Birthplace uncertain claimed by both Spain and Portugal. Although more than one village in Portugal has claimed to be his birthplace scholars have long debated whether he was of Spanish or Portuguese origin.