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There were a number of major Spanish explorers. Probably the two most famous were the two that took down entire empires: Hernán Cortés (took down the Aztecs) and Francisco Pizarro (took down the Incas).
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Spain was explored by many prominent explorers including Christopher Columbus, Hernan Cortes, and Francisco Pizarro. These explorers played significant roles in the Spanish colonization of the Americas and the establishment of the Spanish Empire.
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∙ 9y agoChristopher Columbus became the first explorer commissioned by Ferdinand II and Isabella of Spain. His charge was to find a western route to Asia.
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∙ 9y agoSpain was fully explored in prehistoric times. There are no records of who explored Spain.
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Who explored hispaniola?
Hispaniola was explored by Christopher Columbus on his first voyage to the Americas in 1492. He landed on the island and claimed it for Spain.
What countries did Hernando Cortes explore for?
Hernando Cortes explored and conquered Mexico on behalf of Spain. He is most known for the conquest of the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century. The capital city of the Aztecs, Tenochtitlan, is now modern-day Mexico City.
Why did he explore the aztects?
He explored the Aztecs in search of wealth, land, and resources for Spain. Additionally, he hoped to spread Christianity and convert the native population.
What years did Francisco Vasquez de Coronado explore?
Francisco Vazquez de Coronado explored from 1540 to 1542.
When did Juan de fuca explore?
Juan de Fuca explored the Pacific Northwest in the late 16th century, specifically around 1592. He is best known for his claim to have discovered the Strait of Anian, now known as the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Who else explored Spain with Ferdinand Magellan?
Christopher Columbus also explored Spain with Magellan
What countries did Hernando Cortes explore for?
Hernando Cortes explored and conquered Mexico on behalf of Spain. He is most known for the conquest of the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century. The capital city of the Aztecs, Tenochtitlan, is now modern-day Mexico City.
Why Spain explored the new world?
Spain explored the New world to search and find gold. It was also explored for the sake of claiming more land.
What explore explored the southwest US?
Spain.
Why was Spain explored?
Because it can be.
Who explored Spain and why?
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Was Mexico explored by Portugal and France?
No. Mexico was explored and settled by Spain.
Magellan explored for which country?
Spain
What parts of Spain were explored?
all
What country did Balboa explored for?
Spain
Who explored the southwest united states for Spain?
De soto , for Spain
Who discovered and explored the stlawrence river?
spain
