"Here lies Sebastian de Ocampo, whom God forgives" (biographical profile of an "Indiano" merchant † 1514)

Galician Sebastian de Ocampo has gone down in history as sailor and explorer, particularly after his expedition to ascertain Cuba's insularity in 1506. He is also well known for his relationship with Vasco Nunez de Balboa, who appointed him as representative to defend his interests before the Court. The analysis of his will reveals other facets of this interesting figure of the America's conquest period, which were unknown so far, such as: more than his closest relatives; his connections with the Gomera Island, where he lived for a period of time; his actions in Santo Domingo, where he spent the last years of his life; and in Seville where he died being a money changer and merchant for the Atlantic trade with partners and protectors from the highest political circles.