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Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo



Cabrillo, Juan Rodríguez (João Rodrigues Cabrilho; d. c.1543), Portuguese explorer in the service of Spain, best known for his discovery of California. In 1542 he explored the coastline from lower California northwards to San Diego Bay.



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