Juan Rodriguez CabrilloJuan Rodriguez Cabrillo

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CabrilloCabrillo traveled during the traveled during the years 1502-1542.years 1502-1542.

When he heard about the When he heard about the New World, he joined an New World, he joined an expedition and fell under expedition and fell under

Hernando Cortés's command.Hernando Cortés's command.

Cabrillo became a leading Cabrillo became a leading citizen in Santiago, Guatemala, citizen in Santiago, Guatemala,

after previous expeditions.after previous expeditions.

He married Beatriz Sanchez de He married Beatriz Sanchez de Ortega.Ortega.

The Viceroy of Spain asked The Viceroy of Spain asked Cabrillo to find the legendary Cabrillo to find the legendary Atlantic to Pacific passage.Atlantic to Pacific passage.

Antonio de Mendoza chose Antonio de Mendoza chose Cabrillo to make a trade route Cabrillo to make a trade route between Central America and between Central America and

the Spice Islands.the Spice Islands.

Then he broke his leg after Then he broke his leg after losing his balance and falling losing his balance and falling

into a ditch.into a ditch.

Cabrillo died on January 3, Cabrillo died on January 3, 1543.1543.

The EndThe End

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