Antonio "Kitín" Muñoz Valcárcel

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Kitín Muñoz

Antonio "Kitín" Muñoz Valcárcel or Kitín Muñoz (born November 19, 1958 in Sidi Ifni, Morocco) is a Spanish navigator, scientist and sociological explorer. He is a champion of the causes of aboriginal people the world over, and uses his expeditions on primitive boats to spread his message of peace, multiculturalism and respect for indigenous cultures. As an ecologist and humanitarian, Kitín Muñoz seeks international attention to the threats that face indigenous people and their way of life.

Inspired by Thor Heyerdahl Muñoz made three attempts to cross the Pacific Ocean, two of which failed, and one failed attempt to cross the Atlantic Ocean to prove that ancient seafarers sailing in reed boats could have crossed the oceans before the European expeditions of the 15th Century.

Kitín Muñoz is also a former member of an elite unit of the Spanish Army, a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, and an honorary consul of Morocco.

The Happy Couple
The Happy Couple

Kitín Muñoz is also notable for his October 26, 2002 marriage to Princess Kalina of Bulgaria, daughter of Simeon II of Bulgaria. The Royal wedding was the subject of a television documentary. The wedding ceremony was Roman Catholic but followed by an Eastern Orthodox blessing. Princess Kalina gave birth to a healthy boy, Simeon Francisco Javier Muñoz y de Bulgaria, on March 14, 2007 at Lozenets Hospital in Sofia.

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