Vasco Nunez de Balboa:)
Christopher Columbus claimed land in the New World for both Spain and Portugal during his voyages.
Spain claimed the land south of Georgia.
Balboa
Francisco Coronado
The Rio Grande area was claimed by Spain in 1598. It was discovered by the Spanish explorer Juan de Onate.
The initials of the state now on the land that Cabrillo claimed for Spain are CA, which stands for California. So, next time you're soaking up the sun on a Californian beach, just remember you're on land that was once staked by the Spanish explorer Cabrillo. You're welcome for the history lesson.
To prove that land claimed by Portugal really belonged to Spain
John Cabot
because it claimed land for Spain
Spain
christofer colombus
Spain