1 gen 1440 anni - Francisco Vásquez de Coronado

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where the explorer is from: Spain
which country is sponsoring his voyage: he was sponsored by the Spaniards
the dates of his voyage (on timeline): 1540-1541
what he was hoping to find/what were the goals in exploration: The Seven Golden Cities of Cíbola, a theory predicted by Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca said that the North had vast riches.
the places he explored: he found the grand canyon, Rio Grande, and other physical landmarks of the region.
the results and/or significance of his journey and discoveries: He found Indian settlements built near what is now west-central New Mexico by the Zuni Pueblo tribes.

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