Cabeza de Vaca
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Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca
Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca was a Spanish explorer. He was bound to the Texas Coast. There he wandered for eight excruciating years. This was an extraordinary land no European had ever seen.
He was born into a distinguish Family in Jerez de la Frontera. His name had a peculiar meaning as "Head of a Cow." This was won because of his paternal ancestor named Martin Alhaja. He served in the Legendary battle of Las Navas against the Moors in 1212. He was raised by his grandfather Pedro de Vera. He was the governor of the Canary Island...