Francisco Vázquez de Coronado

Spanish explorer of North America

Francisco Vázquez de Coronado - Explorers & Adventurers born 1510
Born

1510
516 years ago

Died
Category

Explorers & Adventurers

Country

Spain

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Led an expedition from Mexico to the present-day southwestern United States in search of the Seven Cities of Gold. Explored regions that include present-day Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Encountered various Indigenous peoples and documented the geography and cultures of these areas. His expedition significantly contributed to European knowledge of the American Southwest.

Explored the Grand Canyon

Discovered the Rio Grande

Claimed territories for Spain

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