Rodrigo de Bastidas
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Rodrigo de Bastidas (Spanish pronunciation: [roˈðɾiɣo ðe βasˈtiðas]; Triana, Seville, Andalusia, c. 1465[1] – Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 28 July 1527) was a Spanish conquistador and explorer who mapped the northern coast of South America, discovered Panama, and founded the city of Santa Marta.
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Born | c. 1465 |
Died | (1527-07-28)28 July 1527 |
Cause of death | Homicide |
Burial place | Cathedral of Santa María la Menor, Santo Domingo |
Monuments | Santa Marta |
Nationality | Andalusian |
Occupation | Conquistador |
Years active | 1493–1527 |
Employer | Spanish Crown |
Known for | Discoverer of Panama Founder of Santa Marta, Colombia |
Children | Rodrigo de Bastidas y Rodriguez de Romera (son) Isabel de Bastidas y Rodríguez de Romera (daughter) |
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