Juan de Fuca

Juan de Fuca was a Greek sailor and explorer under the patronage of Philip II of Spain. He is best known for his claim to have explored the Strait of Anián—now known as the Strait of Juan de Fuca—between Vancouver Island and the Olympic Peninsula.

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Who was born first?

• Juan de Fuca was born 1 year after Martin Frobisher
• Juan de Fuca was born 3 years after Alonso de Ercilla
• Juan de Fuca was born 3 years before Humphrey Gilbert
• Juan de Fuca was born 4 years before Francis Drake
• Juan de Fuca was born 6 years after Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa

Timeline

1. Pedro Sarmiento de GamboaAugust 18, 1530 – 1592
2. Alonso de ErcillaAugust 7, 1533 – November 29, 1595
3. Martin Frobisher1535 – November 15, 1594
4. Juan de Fuca (this page)1536–1602
5. Humphrey Gilbert1539 – September 9, 1583
6. Francis Drakecirca 1540 – January 28, 1596

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