Álvaro de Mendaña de Neira

Álvaro de Mendaña y Neira was a Spanish navigator, explorer, and cartographer, best known for two of the earliest recorded expeditions across the Pacific Ocean in 1567 and 1595. His voyages led to the discovery of the Marquesas, Cook Islands, and Solomons among other archipelagos.

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Who was born first?

• Álvaro de Mendaña de Neira was born 2 years after Francis Drake
• Álvaro de Mendaña de Neira was born 3 years after Humphrey Gilbert
• Álvaro de Mendaña de Neira was born 6 years after Juan de Fuca
• Álvaro de Mendaña de Neira was born 7 years after Martin Frobisher
• Álvaro de Mendaña de Neira was born 8 years before John Davis

Timeline

1. Martin Frobisher1535 – November 15, 1594
2. Juan de Fuca1536–1602
3. Humphrey Gilbert1539 – September 9, 1583
4. Francis Drakecirca 1540 – January 28, 1596
5. Álvaro de Mendaña de Neira (this page)October 1, 1542 – October 18, 1595
6. John DavisOctober 1550 – December 1605

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• Christopher Columbus1451 – May 20, 1506
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• Ferdinand Magellancirca 1480 – April 27, 1521
• Roald AmundsenJuly 16, 1872 – June 18, 1928
• James CookOctober 27, 1728 – February 14, 1779
• Hernán Cortés1485 – December 2, 1547
• Ibn BattutaFebruary 24, 1304 – circa 1368