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Francisco Fernández de Córdoba

From: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition  |  Date: 2008

Francisco Fernández de Córdoba , d. 1518?, Spanish explorer in Mexico. Sailing from Cuba on a slave hunt, he discovered Yucatán in 1517. He died from wounds received in a battle with the Maya. His explorations were furthered by Juan de Grijalva.

Author not available, FERNÁNDEZ DE CÓRDOBA, FRANCISCO., The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2008

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