Famous Deaths
Juan RodrÃguez Cabrillo (1499-1543)
Portuguese-Spanish conquistador who conquered Central America and later discovered California, dies of gangrene at around 43
Died in 1543 1543 Highlights
About January 3, 1543
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 481 years, 4 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
