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Pedro Fernandes de Queirós (Spanish: Pedro Fernández de Quirós) (1563–1614) was a Portuguese navigator in the service of Spain. He is best known for leading several Spanish voyages of discovery in the Pacific Ocean, in particular the 1595–1596 voyage of Álvaro de Mendaña y Neira , and for the 1605–1606 expedition that crossed the ...
Learn about the life and voyages of Pedro Fernandes de Queirós, who claimed Espiritu Santo for Spain in 1606 and wrote petitions to the King for another expedition. See the rare printed 'memorials' held by the State Library of New South Wales.
Learn about the Portuguese navigator who led three Spanish expeditions to the Pacific in search of Terra Australis and other riches. Discover his discoveries, challenges, and legacy in the Solomon Islands, Marquesas, and Vanuatu.
Pedro Fernandes de Queiros (pĕ´drŏŏ fərnəN´dəsh dĬ kārôsh´), c.1560–1614, Portuguese navigator. In Spanish service, he sailed (1595) as second in command of the expedition of Alvaro de Mendaña de Neira to the Pacific.
Learn about Queirós's life, his quest for Terra Australis Incognita, and his printed memorials to King Philip III of Spain. The State Library of New South Wales holds the world's pre-eminent collection of these rare documents.
Feb 24, 2023 · Pedro Fernandes de Queirós was a Portuguese navigator who set sail on a journey of exploration and discovery that would forever change the course of history. Born in 1563 in Évora, Portugal, he would become known for his audacious travels across the Pacific Ocean, leaving an indelible mark on the world.
Aug 15, 2013 · The State Library of NSW has two rare documents that show how the Portuguese explorer petitioned King Philip III of Spain to fund another expedition to the land he claimed in 1605. Queirós mistook Vanuatu's Espiritu Santo for the great southern land and died before he could return.
