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Martin Alonso Pinzón

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Martin Alonso Pinzón

Original Name
Pinson
Birth
Palos de la Frontera, Provincia de Huelva, Andalucia, Spain
Death
31 Mar 1493 (aged 51–52)
La Rabida, Provincia de Huelva, Andalucia, Spain
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Palos de la Frontera, Provincia de Huelva, Andalucia, Spain Add to Map
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Explorer. Born Martin Pinson in Palos de Moguer Huelva, Spain, he was an able sea pilot and navigator, as well as the senior partner of the firm of Pinzon Brothers, Spanish ship-builders. In the 1480s, he sailed the coast of Africa to explore the far southwest passages. He is most noted for being the owner and captain of the ship Pinta, sailing on Christopher Columbus's first voyage to the New World in 1492. After his return from the expedition, he died at his home in Spain in March 1493.
Explorer. Born Martin Pinson in Palos de Moguer Huelva, Spain, he was an able sea pilot and navigator, as well as the senior partner of the firm of Pinzon Brothers, Spanish ship-builders. In the 1480s, he sailed the coast of Africa to explore the far southwest passages. He is most noted for being the owner and captain of the ship Pinta, sailing on Christopher Columbus's first voyage to the New World in 1492. After his return from the expedition, he died at his home in Spain in March 1493.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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  • Added: Apr 25, 1998
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/2204/martin_alonso-pinz%C3%B3n: accessed ), memorial page for Martin Alonso Pinzón (1441–31 Mar 1493), Find a Grave Memorial ID 2204, citing La Rábida Monastery, Palos de la Frontera, Provincia de Huelva, Andalucia, Spain; Maintained by Find a Grave.