Exploration of the American Southwest (jan 1, 1540 – nov 1, 1542)

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[1540 - 1542]

Explored by Francisco Vázquez de Coronado and his crew

Objective: find the Seven Cities of Gold
- ends up reaching Cibola (one of the seven cities) but it's a small village with no riches
- failed his objective

Documented:
- Grand Canyon
- Rio Grande river

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