Hernán Peraza the Elder founds San Sebastián de La Gomera around the mid-15th century.
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Historical Figures

The Island Museum of La Gomera dates Hernán Peraza the Elder's founding of San Sebastián to around the middle of the 15th century. The exact date is not established, so the milestone is presented as approximate rather than as a foundation in 1493.

Sources

  • Museo Insular de La Gomera, Historia de La Gomera[↗]