Martín Alonzo and Vicente Yáñez Pinzón were wealthy and influential mariners from Palos. They played a decisive role in Columbus’s first voyage, securing the Niña and the Pinta and helping to recruit a capable crew. They believed in the expedition enough to stake their names and resources, ensuring the journey would depart. Their role was foundational, though often overshadowed by Columbus himself.
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