JUAN RODRIGUEZ CABRILO
? - 1543

Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo was originally João Rodrigues Cabrilho, because he was Portuguese, born in Portugal.

He worked for the Spanish as a soldier, discoverer, oyster fisher, explorer, and conquistador.

In 1520, Juan was busy conquering Mexico and Guatemala. 

On September 28, 1542, Juan discovered San Diego Bay and was henceforth the famous Discoverer of California. He landed at Point Loma Head, which is now part of the Cabrillo National Monument.