Jean De Béthencourt and Gadifer De La Salle Colonize the Canary Islands for Spain
Overview
Located off the coast of western Africa, the Canary Islands are characterized by such stunning variation...
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Jean De Béthencourt
c. 1360-c. 1422
French Explorer
Known as "the Conqueror of the Canaries," Jean de Béthencourt claimed the Canary Islands for Spain. His 1402 expedition, whi...
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Jean De Béthencourt and Gadifer De La Salle Colonize the Canary Islands for Spain