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Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo was the first European (Portuguese) explorer to navigate California's coastal area on behalf of the country of Spain. He landed at what is now San Diego Bay on September 28, 1542.
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Sir Francis Drake was known as the pirate El Draque to the Spaniards because of his constant looting of their ships. He landed on the coast of California on June 17, 1579.
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North & South America
North & South America
North & South America
By exploring it.
Along the coast west coast of California
By exploring it.
Serra explored various regions in North and South America, including California, Baja California, and Mexico. He is famously known for his work in establishing missions in California during the 18th century.
Hernando Cortes explored California because he was looking for the next Aztec Empire. He wanted the same glory he received from finding that brilliant empire again. Many Spanish explorers after did the same thing, in North America only to fail. They wanted glory, and they wanted wealth. Very few were there for missionary purpose.