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).
Christopher Columbus, sailing for Spain, explored the Island of Hispaniola. He was the first European to reach that island in October of 1492.
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.
He explored the Aztecs in search of wealth, land, and resources for Spain. Additionally, he hoped to spread Christianity and convert the native population.
Francisco Vazquez de Coronado explored from 1540 to 1542.
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.
Christopher Columbus also explored Spain with Magellan
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