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Estéban de Dorantes: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Estévanico • Estéban the Moor
Born c.1500 • Morocco
Died 1539?

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Bronze bust of Estebanico, also known as Estevanico or Esteban de Dorantes, shown with a feather in his hair and draped clothing, displayed on a pedestal.
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