However, he subsequently obtained Spanish nationality in order to serve the Spanish Crown, so that he could try to find a westward route to the Spice Islands of Indonesia.

不过，他后来获得西班牙国籍，以便为西班牙王室服务，从而帮助他完成向西到达印度尼西亚香料群岛的旅行。

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Previously members of the International Brigades would have been required to give up their other nationality to accept a Spanish passport, the Associated Press reported.

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