User:Johndoe1989/Cristóbal de Entizne

Cristóbal Rodrigo de Entizne(Cristóbal de Entizne)(born in Salamanca,Spain 1502-1532?) Cristobal de Entizne was a Spanish Explorer and soldier, known for the expedition in 1532 to explore the island of California that was sent by Cortez. The expedition was never heard from again. Cristóbal de Entizne was the illegitimte son of a Castilian Nobleman and his mother (Maria Bisenta Entizne) was a servant in the Spanish Court. Cristóbal by accounts was tall and stood around 6'3 and was known as a handsome man (and a known womanizer). He was around 17 when he went with Hernán Cortés Expedition on his conquest of Mexico. His prowess in combat made him popular among the men and was well liked by Cortés.

Return to Spain (1530)
In 1530 upon his return to Spain, Cristóbal de Entizne was awarded from Emperor Charles V a coat of arms of a Black Griffin with Or (Gold) background (Symbolizing his Valour and death-defying bravery under Cortés expedition) and decorated with the Order of Santiago. Return to Mexico