Juan Cabrero

Juan Cabrero (1442–1512) was the High Chamberlain and counselor of King Ferdinand the Catholic, Commander and one of the Thirteen of St James Order, and a professional combatant during the Granada War in Spain. High Chamberlain Cabrero is considered an important figure in the History of the 1st Voyage of Christopher Columbus, for he is referred to by Christopher Columbus along with Diego de Deza as the cause of the acceptance of his Indies Enterprise in 1492 by the Catholic Monarchs. Cabrero's pivotal support is also confirmed by Diego Columbus and King Ferdinand.

The figure of Chamberlain Juan Cabrero has experienced a rebirth in the last years, due to the discovery of his last will, which is 28 pages long. This extensive document provided much more information on the historical figure and his motivations, and favored new analysis that conclude that Cabrero was probably the last supporter who came into play in the negotiations in 1492, and the person who finally turned the tides for Columbus.

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