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Coronado went to Mexico when he was about 25, married a wealthy heiress, and became the governor of New Galicia (now northern Mexico). At age 29, in 1539, he set off on his expedition to find the rumored Cities of Gold (Cibola), exploring a large area of what is now the southwest US, as far north as Kansas.
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Who killed francisco coronado and why?
Nobody killed Coronado he died of old age in 1554, after he was taken down from the position of govener of New Glacia!
What age was Francisco Vasquez de Coronado when he died?
He was just 44 years old when he died in 1554.
What was a few things that francisco coronado wore?
Old- fashioned clothing and goverenment type clothing. The usual.
What is Francisco Vasquez DE Coronado wife's name?
Coronado married Beatriz de Estrada when in Mexico in 1535 aged 25 years old. They had eight children.
What is francisco vasquez de coronado's wife's name?
Coronado married Beatriz de Estrada when in Mexico in 1535 aged 25 years old. They had eight children.
How old was francisco coronado when he first sailed?
He was 10 years old when he sailed first. His father took him sailing to Germany to visit his grandfather.
Who is the youngest decendent in 2010 of Francisco Coronado?
I am a 15th generation grand-son of Coronado, my cousin's wife gave birth to Coronado's 16th generation grand-daughter, she's about 6 months old. I'd put her in the running as the youngest direct decedent of Coronado as of 2010. I do have the my family tree/lineage to back this up.
Who was a handsome 25 year old nobleman chosen by viceroy mendoza to lead a second group to look for the seven cities of cibola?
Francisco Coronado
What was francisco coronado's background?
Personal Background--Francisco Vasquez De Coronado was born in Salamanca, Spain in 1510. He was born into a rich family, but being the second oldest he had no money. All of it went to his older brother, because that is how they did it in old Europe. In 1535 he sailed to Mexico with Antonio De Mendoza. After that he became the governor of New Galica.
Who did Francisco Vásquez de Coronado explore for?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. That would be a little difficult, as Isabella died six years before he was born, and Ferdinand died when de Coronado was six years old. It would have been under the reign of Charles V.
Did Coronado die from illness?
The cause of death was not reported, but Coronado (1510-1554) was only about 44 years old, so it was not from old age.
Who killed Francisco Vasquez de Coronado?
No one killed Francisco Vasquez de Coronado. He died in Mexico City on July 21, 1554. As he was only 44 years old, his early death was thought to have been caused by a very serious head injury he received in 1541, when his saddle broke and he was trampled by horses following him.
