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The conquest began in 1402, commanded by Jean de Béthencourt and Gadifer de la Salle.
They arrived with only 63 sailors out of the original 283 as so many had deserted.
After arriving and settling in Lanzarote, the invaders made their first excursions to the neighbouring islands.
In 1404, Bethencourt and Gadifer founded Betancuria, the first settlement on the island.
After numerous difficulties, Gadifer took charge of the invasion, while Bethencourt went to the Spanish peninsula to seek the recognition and support of the Castilian king.
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