Rodrigo de Bastidas
Rodrigo de Bastidas was a Spanish explorer and conquistador known for founding Santa Marta, Colombia, in 1525, marking one of the earliest Spanish settlements in the Americas and contributing to the Spanish colonization of the region.
Born on Jul 29, 1525 (500 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 3 | 7.67 | 0.18% | +10% | 50,882,884 | 101,092 | $350,000 | 695$ |
| Panama | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 3,347 | $76,000 | 59$ |
| Totals | 4 | 55,197,652 | 104,439 | $426,000 | 754$ |
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Panama:
Rodrigo de Bastidas was the first European to sight the coasts of Colombia.
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Colombia:
Rodrigo de Bastidas is recognized as the founder of Santa Marta.
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Colombia:
Rodrigo de Bastidas founded the city of Santa Marta in 1525.
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Colombia:
Rodrigo de Bastidas was one of the early explorers who founded Santa Marta.
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Dominican Republic:
Rodrigo de Bastidas is the Spanish conqueror who founded the city of Santa Marta.
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Uruguay:
Rodrigo de Bastidas is noted for founding Santa Marta, which the ship will commemorate.
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