Francisco Vázquez de Coronado
Spanish explorer of North America
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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