Bruno de Heceta 1743-1807


A Spanish explorer who mapped the Pacific Northwest coast in 1775, noting the massive outflow of the Columbia River years before Robert Gray crossed its bar.

 

Biographical Overview

  • Lived from 1743 to 1807
  • Born: Jan 1, 1743, Bilbao, Spain
  • Died: Aug 16, 1807, Malaga, Spain

 

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Last updated: 2026-09-29