Francisco Vasquez de Coronado

Personal Backround

• He was born on 1510
• He died in 1554
• He died because he got stuck by an arrow.

Personal Backround

• He was born on 1510
• He died in 1554
• He died because he got stuck by an arrow.

Personal Backround

• He was born on 1510
• He died in 1554
• He died because he got stuck by an arrow.

Personal Backround

• His home country is Spain!
• He was a nobleman. 

Sponsor

• Spain was his sponsor!
• The Governor of Mexico and his wife supported him!
• The Governor of Mexico and his wife did the funds!

Reasons for exploration

• Why did the explorer want to explore:
• He wanted lands in North America.
• What was his purpose:
• He wanted to find lands in North America.
• What were they seeking:

Dates of exploration

• He wanted glory and wealth.
• He started in 1540 and ended in 1542.

Route of Exploration

• Where did he travel:
• He traveled to Mexico and then to North America.

Impact

• He discovered Physical landmarks including the Grand Canyon
• Why are they known: 
• He put down major slave rebellion and became governor of a Mexican province
• He also led an expedition of 300 Spanish soldiers. 
• He found the Grand Canyon and spread Christianity.