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Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca
AuthorBooks · Second hand1485-1556
Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca was a Spanish explorer of the New World, and one of four survivors of the 1527 Narváez expedition. During eight years of traveling across what is today the Southwestern United States, he became a trader, evangelist, and faith healer to various Native American tribes before reconnecting with Spanish civilization in Mexico in 1536.
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Birth
1485
Death
1556
First book
1542
Years writing
484
Born in Jerez de la Frontera, he was one of the most daring explorers of the 16th century.
His work Naufragios is a fundamental testimony regarding the exploration of America.
He served as adelantado and governor in the Río de la Plata region.
His life was defined by his roles as a soldier, sailor, and chronicler of his own expeditions.
His writings provide a unique perspective on the indigenous peoples of North America in the 16th century.