Martin Alonso Pinzon was born in 1441 in Palos de la Frontera, Spain, and he died on 31st March 1493 (aged 52 years) in La Rabida Friary, Spain. A Spanish mariner, shipbuilder, navigator and explorer, Martin captained the Pinta on Christopher Columbus’ first voyage to America. Martin’s suggestion to change course brought the fleet to landfall in the Bahamas on 12th October 1492. Against orders, he left the fleet near Cuba to search for gold and spices by himself. Martin’s ship again separated from Columbus on the return voyage, but this time did not try to reconnect with the rest of Columbus’ fleet.
Do you know: Despite the brother’s effort, Columbus beat Martin’s home, immortalizing Martin Pinzon in history for his disloyalty.
