Jean de Béthencourt
(1362-1425)
King of the Canary Islands
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Jean de Béthencourt (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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1362 Grainville-la-Teinturière, France
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1425 (aged 62) Grainville-la-Teinturière, France
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