Antonio de Berrio
Spanish explorer
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Antonio de Berrio was a Spanish explorer active in the 16th century. He is noted for his expeditions into the Venezuelan interior, including descending the Orinoco River to its mouth. His explorations were part of the broader European quest for legendary riches, such as El Dorado, a fabled land of gold. While the search for El Dorado drove many explorers, including Berrio, into the region, the mythical city itself was never found.1234
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