Born: 1510 Salamanca, Spain Death:1554 September 22
Place Of Birth/Childhood Francisco De Coronado was born in Salamanca Spain. His parent were mean to him and promised their fortune to his brother that's why he explored the new world.
Country They Explored For/Sponsor He became governor in three Mexican states in 1538 He also explored for Spain
Motivation Francisco De Coronado wanted gold so Coronado explored the 7 golden cities of the world.
Main Voyages/What Was Explored Coronado lead the expedition all the way from Mexico to Kansas (1540-1542). They also discovered the grand canyon. Today he explored new Mexico and Arizona.
Treatment of Native Americans Coronado was a violent and mean man to the Natives he was so mean he made the Natives leave there own land and village.
Five Fun Facts . His real name is Francisco Vazquez de Coronado. . He came from a wealthy Spanish family and spent time in court. . He married the rich daughter of the colonial treasurer they had eight kids. . Expedition of 340 Spanish troops, 300 Indians, 1,000 horses and slaves. .he arrived in Kansas and found Quivira