Explorers and Conquistadors
| Name | Occupation | Place of birth | Date of birth | Date of death |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Díaz de Solís | Navigator and explorer | Lebrija | 1470 | 1516 |
| Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca | First European to explorer the southwestern of United States | Jerez de la Frontera | 1490 | 1559 |
| Juan Rodrigo Bermejo, aka Rodrigo de Triana | Sailor, the first to see America's coast in the Columbus' first expedition | Seville | 1469 | ?? |
| Pedro Alonso Niño | Navigator and explorer | Moguer | 1468 | 1505 |
| Juan de Padilla | Missionary and protomartyr of United States | unknown | 1492 | 1544 |
| Martín Alonso Pinzón | Navigator and explorer. He participated in Columbus' first expedition as captain of the Pinta | Palos de la Frontera | 1441 | 1495 |
| Vicente Yáñez Pinzón | Navigator, explorer and conquistador. He participated in Columbus' first expedition as captain of the Niña | Palos de la Frontera | 1460 | 1523 |
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