Francisco Vázquez de Coronado was a Spanish explorer who led an expedition in the mid-16th century across parts of present-day southwestern United States, including Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. His journey significantly expanded European knowledge of the North American interior and its diverse indigenous cultures. Although Coronado did not find the riches he sought, his exploration paved the way for future Spanish colonization and settlement in the region, influencing the cultural and historical landscape of the American Southwest. His encounters with Native American tribes also had lasting implications for their societies.
his full name is Francisco Vasquez de Coronado
Coronado's mother was Isabel de Lujan, and his father was Juan Vasquez de Coronado y Sosa de Ulloa. Francisco was a Spanish conquistador.
What risks did Francisco Vasquez De Coronado take?
Oh, what a lovely question! Francisco Vasquez de Coronado did indeed have children. He had a son named Hernando de Coronado, who continued his father's legacy and played a significant role in Spanish colonial history. It's wonderful to see how families can pass down their passions and make a positive impact on the world.
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado had one older brother, Diego Vásquez de Coronado.
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado was sent by Spain to explore the North American Southwest in the early 16th century.
spain
to find the northwest passage
Fransico Coronado
Francisco Vaquez de Coronado claimed the region of the American Southwest, including present-day Arizona and New Mexico, for Spain during his exploration in the 16th century.
He was a spanish explorer.
salamanca, spain around 1510
Fransico de Coronado aka the spainish
Fransico De Coronado
Like the others of his time he was looking for a water route to Asia.
Yes, Francisco de Coronado was sponsored by the Spanish government. He embarked on an expedition to explore and conquer new territories in North America on behalf of Spain. His expedition took place between 1540 and 1542.
Spain paid for his trip to Mexico in whatever year it was that he went with some Spanish explorer