Francisco Vázquez de Coronado explored parts of what is now Oklahoma in 1541 during his expedition in search of the Seven Cities of Gold. While he didn't specifically target Oklahoma, his journey took him through various regions in the southern United States, including areas that are now part of Oklahoma. His exploration contributed to early European knowledge of the Great Plains and its indigenous peoples.
Spain sent Francisco Vasquez de Coronado to explore the southwestern region of North America.
I am not sure if this is correct but my textbook states that Francisco Vasquez De Coronado was the first to come to Kansas.
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Francisco Vasquez de Coranado explored North America's southwest.
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado set out from Compostela on February 23, 1540.
Francisco Vasquez De Coronado explored from 1540 to 1542.
1535 to 1550. He sailed for Spain
Francisco Vazquez de Coronado explored from 1540 to 1542.
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado explored for the king and queen of Spain. He also grew up in Spain.
He explored through what is now northern Mexico and the southwestern USA including Arizona , New Mexico , Texas , Oklahoma , and Kansas.
Mexico is the first place that cornado explored