Antón de Alaminos facts for kids
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Antón de Alaminos
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| Born | Palos de la Frontera  |
| Occupation | Navigator |
Antón de Alaminos (born around 1482) was an important Spanish sailor and explorer. He helped discover new lands in the Americas. People thought he was the most skilled ship pilot in the Spanish Main (a part of the Caribbean Sea) during the early 1500s.
Early Life and First Voyage
Antón de Alaminos was born in a town called Palos de la Frontera in Spain. This was around the year 1482. When he was about 20 years old, he joined a very famous explorer.
In 1502, Antón de Alaminos sailed with Christopher Columbus. This was Columbus's fourth and final trip to the Americas. This journey helped Alaminos learn a lot about sailing in new waters.
Exploring New Lands
Alaminos became a key naval officer in the Spanish fleet. He played a big part in discovering the Yucatan Peninsula in 1517. This is a large piece of land in what is now Mexico.
He worked for other famous explorers too. He served under the command of Juan de Grijalva. Later, he also sailed with Hernán Cortés, who was a well-known Spanish conqueror.
Antón de Alaminos was the first person to successfully sail through the Bahama Channel. This was a very important sea route. It made it easier for ships to travel between the Americas and Europe. His skill helped open up new ways for exploration and trade.
See also
In Spanish: Antón de Alaminos para niños
