He found the Grand Canyon, which is now a historical land mark.
The above answer is a common misconception.Francisco Vasquez de Coronado did not discover/find the Grand Canyon. A scouting party led by Captain Garcia Lopez de Cardenas, along with Hopi guides and a small group of Spanish soldiers did. The main expedition led by de Coronado did not come within 150 miles of the Grand Canyon.
Francisco Vazquez de Coronado was a Spanish conqueror, he wanted to conquer several parts of the southwestern United States. He was 25 years old when he visited for the first time the New Spain (which now it's called Mexico). He explored the Colorado River in one of his travels. There are several places and schools that were named after Coronado to honor his expedition.
Coronado mistreated natives and provided information for new maps.
he discovered the grand canyon
To find gold and silver
he discoverd grand caynon
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado sailed for the country Spain. But he is primarily known for his inland expeditions while in Spanish Mexico (1540-1542).During his early expeditions, Spain was ruled by Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor (1519-1556).
The Spanish conquistador known as de Coronado (Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, 1510 -1554) died September 22, 1554 in Mexico City, where he was serving as city councilman. From 1540 to 1542, he and his men explored northern Mexico and what is now the southwest United States, but found none of the treasures they were seeking. The expedition ended after de Coronado was badly injured by a fall from his horse in December, 1541.
Francisco Vazquez de Coronado was most widely known for leading an expedition to New Mexico. His religion was Roman Catholic.
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado had set out in search of gold and other treasures to bring back to Spain, but was disappointed to find only mud, stone, and angry Zuni warriors in the southern Americas - now known as Texas - and Mexico.
Explorer Francisco Vazquez de Coronado led an expedition from Mexico through the southwestern United States. He was born into a wealthy family, although as a younger child, he did not stand to inherit their fortune and became a sailor instead.
Francisco Vásquez de Coronado and his wife, Doña Beatriz de Estrada, had two known children: Dona Isabel de Coronado and Don Hernando Vásquez de Coronado. Don Hernando later served as mayor of a town in New Spain.
yes he was.=Coronado was born in 1510 Salamanca Spain, the second son of Juan Vasquez de Coronado, a wealthy noble man; his mom was Isabel de Lujan. As a young son, Francisco could not inherit his family fortune because it was given to his older brother, little is known about his childhood.==Many historians believe that Francisco Vasquez de Coronado was one of the greatest explorers. He is well known as one of the greatest conquistadors. He was driven for wealth and fame. He listened about the tales of golden cities and guess what he found?=
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado sailed for the country Spain. But he is primarily known for his inland expeditions while in Spanish Mexico (1540-1542).During his early expeditions, Spain was ruled by Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor (1519-1556).
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado sailed for the country Spain. But he is primarily known for his inland expeditions while in Spanish Mexico (1540-1542).During his early expeditions, Spain was ruled by Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor (1519-1556).
Now known as Arizona, and New Mexico. Also The Grand Canyon.
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado is known for leading an expedition in search of the Seven Cities of Gold (Cibola) in the Southwest region of North America in the 16th century. Despite not finding the riches he sought, his exploration led to the discovery of the Grand Canyon and other parts of present-day Arizona and New Mexico.
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado was seeking Cibola, the Seven Cities of Gold and while his party did cover a lot of ground on their journey, the area known today as California was not a part of his travels.
The Spanish conquistador known as de Coronado (Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, 1510 -1554) died September 22, 1554 in Mexico City, where he was serving as city councilman. From 1540 to 1542, he and his men explored northern Mexico and what is now the southwest United States, but found none of the treasures they were seeking. The expedition ended after de Coronado was badly injured by a fall from his horse in December, 1541.
Francisco Vazquez de Coronado was most widely known for leading an expedition to New Mexico. His religion was Roman Catholic.
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado had set out in search of gold and other treasures to bring back to Spain, but was disappointed to find only mud, stone, and angry Zuni warriors in the southern Americas - now known as Texas - and Mexico.
Yes, Coronado Island in California, Coronado National Forest in Arizona, and Coronado National Memorial in Arizona have been named after Francisco de Coronado, a Spanish explorer known for his expedition in search of the Seven Cities of Gold in the 16th century.
He was an explorer who governed the "Spanish Ruled Mexico." He did many historical things though not many people know of him.