Famous Explorers Birthday, Biography & Family

John Rae was born on 30 September 1813. He was Scottish national and known as explorer.

Mike Horn was born on 16 July 1966. He was South African national and known as Explorer.

Andries Pretorius was born on 27 November 1798. He was South African national and known as Explorer.

Piet Retief was born on 12 November 1780. He was South African national and known as Explorer.

Juan Ponce de Leon was a Spanish explorer and conquistador who is credited to have led the first European expedition to Florida. This biography of Juan Ponce de Leon provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timel

Juan Sebastián Elcano was a Spanish sailor, explorer and navigator of Basque origin who completed the first circumnavigation of earth. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Hernando de Soto was a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquests of Central America and Peru. This biography of Hernando de Soto provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline

Spanish explorer Vasco Nunez de Balboa was one of the most important and influential explorers in the 16th century. This biography of Balboa profiles his childhood, life, expeditions, achievements and timeline.

Pedro de Alvarado was a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of much of Central America. This biography of Pedro de Alvarado provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline

Francisco Vazquez de Coronado was a Spanish conquistador who became one of the first Europeans to discover the Grand Canyon. This biography of Vazquez de Coronado provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline