Jean de Béthencourt
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Jean de Béthencourt (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ də betɑ̃kuːʁ]; 1362–1425) was a French explorer who in 1402 led an expedition to the Canary Islands, landing first on the north side of Lanzarote. From there he conquered for Castile the islands of Fuerteventura (1405) and El Hierro, ousting their local chieftains (majos and bimbaches, ancient peoples). Béthencourt received the title King of the Canary Islands but he recognized King Henry III of Castile, who had provided aid during the conquest, as his overlord.
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Jean de Béthencourt | |
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King of the Canary Islands | |
Reign | 1404–1425 |
Born | 1362 Grainville-la-Teinturière, Kingdom of France |
Died | 1425 Kingdom of France |
Religion | Catholicism |
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