Named the Columbia River and explored coast of Oregon?

Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra

- He was a Spanish explorer who navigated the Pacific coast of North America in the late 18th century.

- In 1775, he became the first European to enter and map the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

- In 1791, He made explorations of the coast of Oregon and named it Oregon Country.

- In 1792, He named the Columbia River after his ship, the Columbia Rediviva.

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