Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca
Spanish explorer of the New World
Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca was born in the 1480s in Jerez de la Frontera and died in 1559 in Seville. Recorded occupations: conquistador, explorer, military personnel, writer, historian and seafarer. Country of citizenship: Spain. Positions held include adelantado and governor. Notable works include “The Account and Commentaries of Governor Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca”.
- Born
- the 1480s · Jerez de la Frontera
- Died
- 1559 · Seville
- Citizenship
- Spain
- Occupations
- conquistador, explorer, military personnel, writer, historian, seafarer
- Positions held
- adelantado, governor
- Notable works
- The Account and Commentaries of Governor Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca
- Wikipedia editions
- 37 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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