Sir Francis Drake and Magellan
Ferdinand Magellan
native american
Famous explorers who led key expeditions include Christopher Columbus, who led the first European expedition to the Americas in 1492; Lewis and Clark, who explored the American West in the early 19th century; and Roald Amundsen, who led the first successful expedition to the South Pole in 1911.
pizarro and cortes
Spain
pizarro and cortes
Spanish explorers are believed to have arrived at Mobile Bay in 1519.
James cook
Portuguese explorers focused on establishing trade routes to Asia, particularly through the Cape of Good Hope and the Indian Ocean, while Spanish explorers concentrated on expanding their empire in the Americas. Portuguese explorers were also known for their early exploration of Africa's western coast, while Spanish explorers famously embarked on expeditions to the New World led by explorers like Christopher Columbus and Hernan Cortes.
Both Pánfilo de Narváez and Francisco Coronado were Spanish explorers who led expeditions to North America during the Age of Exploration. They both sought to find wealth and glory in the New World, but ultimately failed to achieve their goals.
Cortes and Pizarro's expeditions were characterized by their military conquests of powerful indigenous empires such as the Aztec and Inca, respectively. Unlike other explorers who focused on exploration and trade, Cortes and Pizarro sought to conquer and colonize territories for Spain. Their expeditions led to the fall of these empires and the establishment of Spanish control in the region.
The Spanish expedition to the New World was primarily led by Christopher Columbus, who set sail in 1492 under the auspices of the Spanish monarchy. His voyages resulted in the European awareness of the American continents. Subsequent expeditions were led by other explorers, such as Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro, who further explored and conquered parts of the Americas.