Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo
Portuguese or Spanish explorer
1497 — 1543
Quick Facts
Profession
Portuguese or Spanish explorer
Born
January 1, 1497
Died
1543 (age ~46)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
conquistador, navigator, discoverer
Crown of CastileDied in Santa Catalina Island
1497
Born (1497-01-01)
1543
Died in Santa Catalina Island
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Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo was a Portuguese maritime explorer best known for investigations of the west coast of North America, undertaken on behalf of the Spanish Empire. He was the first European to explore present-day Alta California, navigating along the coast of California in 1542–1543 on his voyage from New Spain.
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Who is Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo?+
Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo was a Portuguese maritime explorer best known for investigations of the west coast of North America, undertaken on behalf of the Spanish Empire. He was the first European to explore present-day Alta California, navigating along the coast of California in 1542–1543 on his voya
What does the name Juan mean?+
The name Juan means "Chinese given name (娟)". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo born?+
Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo was born on January 1, 1497.
When did Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo die?+
Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo died in 1543, at approximately 46 years of age.
Name Meaning
Chinese given name (娟)
The name Juan is of Spanish origin, meaning "Chinese given name (娟)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Juan — January 1, 1497
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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