What name do the Portuguese use for Cabrillo?
João Rodrigues Cabrilho
Juan Pedro Cabrito
José Raúl Cabrero
Jacinto Ruben Cabrilo
Answer
João Rodrigues Cabrilho was a Portuguese explorer and navigator. He is best known for his voyage to California in 1542, which was the first European expedition to explore the coast of what is now the United States. Cabrillo was born in Portugal in 1499. He joined the Portuguese navy at a young age and sailed on several expeditions to Africa and Asia.
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