Hernando de Alarcón explored the southwestern region of North America, primarily focusing on the Colorado River. In 1540, he embarked on an expedition to find a route to the Pacific Ocean, following the river from present-day Mexico into what is now the United States. De Alarcón's journey contributed to the European understanding of the geography and indigenous cultures of the region. His exploration occurred during the broader context of Spanish colonization efforts in the Americas.
Hernando De Alarcon's date of birth is not known. He was a Spanish navigator who lived in the 16th century. Alarcon led an expedition to the Baja California peninsula that began on May 9, 1540.
Among other things, Hernando de Alarcon is known for penetrating the Colorado River into California.
Hernando de Alarcon did not discover the Grand Canyon, Garcia Lopez de Cardenas did. de Alarcon said up the lower waters of The Colorado river to meet with an expedition led by Coronado, although de Alarcon reached the meeting place, Coronado did not.
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Hernando de Soto was a conquistador in the early 1500s. He is noted for being the first to explore the Mississippi river.
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Hernando de Soto was the first to explore TN