Ferdinand Konscak

About

Jesuit missionary and cartographer who went on three expeditions exploring the Baja California peninsula. 

Before Fame

He was put in charge of Jesuit missions in Baja.

Trivia

His explorations were intended to settle the debate over whether Baja, California was an island or not.

Family Life

He grew up in the city of Varaždin, Croatia.

Associated With

John C. Fremont was another famous explorer of North America, though he only explored the northern side.