(1565\u20131615) was a Spanish explorer. In 1606, he sailed the Pacific Ocean, from Callao, Peru as far as the New Hebrides. In search of a reported southland, he landed on an island, planted a large cross and read the proclamation from which Australia got its name:<\/p>\n
I, Captain Pedro Fernandez de Quiros \u2026 hoist this emblem of the Holy Cross on which His person was crucified and whereon He gave His life for the ransom and remedy of all the human race. \u2026 On this Day of Pentecost, 14 May 1606. \u2026 I take possession of all this part of the South as far as the pole in the name of Jesus. \u2026 From now on, shall be called the Southern Land of the Holy Ghost [La Terra Australia del Espiritu Santo] \u2026 to the end that to all the natives, in all the said lands, the holy and sacred evangel may be preached zealously and openly.148<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
(1565\u20131615) was a Spanish explorer. In 1606, he sailed the Pacific Ocean, from Callao, Peru as far as the New Hebrides. In search of a reported southland, he landed on an island, planted a large cross and read the proclamation from which Australia got its name: I, Captain Pedro Fernandez de Quiros \u2026 hoist this … Continue reading “QUIROS,
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