Did Cabrillo claim any territories for Spain?
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Yes, Cabrillo claimed Alta California for Spain in 1542. Cabrillo was an explorer and navigator who set out from Spain in 1542 to find a new route to Asia. He sailed along the coast of California and claimed the land for Spain. Cabrillo's expedition was the first European contact with California.
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