Jean de Béthencourt

Jean de Béthencourt was a French explorer who in 1402 led an expedition to the Canary Islands, landing first on the north side of Lanzarote. From there he conquered for Castile the islands of Fuerteventura (1405) and El Hierro, ousting their local chieftains.

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Who was born first?

• Jean de Béthencourt was born 18 years before Ma Huan
• Jean de Béthencourt was born 23 years before Cristoforo Buondelmonti
• Jean de Béthencourt was born 28 years before João Gonçalves Zarco
• Jean de Béthencourt was born 33 years before Niccolò de' Conti
• Jean de Béthencourt was born 33 years before Tristão Teixeira

Timeline

1. Jean de Béthencourt (this page)1362–1425
2. Ma Huan1380–1460
3. Cristoforo Buondelmonticirca 1385 – circa 1430
4. João Gonçalves Zarco1390–1471
5. Niccolò de' Conticirca 1395 – 1469
6. Tristão Teixeiracirca 1395 – 1480

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