There were many early explorers who, under the flag of Spain, have become famous. Although Columbus was not Spanish he led the way for other Spaniards that followed. Columbus made 4 trips to the New World and was an Italian.
Other well known Spanish born explorers include Hernando Cortes, Francisco Pizarro, Ponce de Leon, and Francisco Coronado. More names can be added to the list as it took decades for Spain to fully explore the lands in the New World that they claimed.
Spanish explorers were commonly referred to as conquistadors. They were soldiers, explorers, and adventurers who played a significant role in the exploration and conquest of the Americas by the Spanish Empire. Some famous conquistadors include Hernan Cortes and Francisco Pizarro.
The Spanish explorers spoke Spanish.
Three famous Spanish explorers are Christopher Columbus, Hernan Cortes, and Francisco Pizarro. Columbus is known for his voyages to the Americas, Cortes for the conquest of the Aztec Empire, and Pizarro for the conquest of the Inca Empire.
The early Spanish explorers were looking for Silver and Gold!
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Many explorers were not from Spain. For example, the Vikings, some of the first explorers, were from Greenland. In addition, Portugal also invested heavily in explorers like Vasco De Gama.
Many explorers were not from Spain. For example, the Vikings, some of the first explorers, were from Greenland. In addition, Portugal also invested heavily in explorers like Vasco De Gama.
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Spanish Explorers and Conquerors of the New World were called 'Conquistadors'.
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There are actually lots of exceptions. For instance, it didn't include me. I am not even Spanish.
The Spanish explorers wanted to find gold, silver and power.