Francisco CoronadoFrancisco CoronadoBy: Grace Satikas

Where is Francisco from?Where is Francisco from?

Francisco Coronado is From Spain.He was born in Salamanca, Spain.

When did Francisco die and when When did Francisco die and when is his birthday?is his birthday?

Francisco Coronado died on September 22nd, 1554.

Francisco died in Mexico City, Mexico.Francisco was born in 1510.Francisco was born in Salamanca, Spain.He died when he was 44.

What did Francisco Coronado What did Francisco Coronado Discover?Discover?

Francisco Coronado Discovered the Grand Canyon.

He failed to find the “Seven Golden Cities.”

He failed to find the treasure cities he wanted.

“Coronado dies, without finding the seven fabled cities of gold.”

He claimed the seven golden cities wealth for Spain, without finding the cities.

Francisco Coronado’s LifeFrancisco Coronado’s Life

Francisco was born into a very wealthy family.

He was Roman Catholic.Roman Catholic is “While the belief

system recognized as Christianity is in place by the first century, institutional structures over time.”

Francisco Coronado’s job before Francisco Coronado’s job before he was an explorer?he was an explorer?

Before Francisco was an explorer he was a Governor for a important Mexican Providence.

After Francisco was fired from his job he was sent to work in a minor position in Mexico City.

The Zuni TribeThe Zuni Tribe

The Zuni tribe killed Francisco, because they thought that he was a little to friendly with the Zuni women.

Francisco Coronado’s real nameFrancisco Coronado’s real name

Francisco Coronado’s real name is Francisco Vasquez De Coronado.

Francisco Coronado’s familyFrancisco Coronado’s family

• Francisco Coronado’s moms name was, Isabel Coronado.

• Francisco’s dads name was, Captain Juan Coronado.

• Francisco’s brothers name was, Gonzalo Coronado.

• Francisco’s wife's name was, Beatriz “The Saint” Coronado.

• In 1537 Francisco got married.• He had 8 children.

Francisco Coronado’s routeFrancisco Coronado’s route

Francisco travelled through Mexico, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.

He was the first European to travel The Southwest (U.S.A)

Where was Francisco Coronado Where was Francisco Coronado sail for and why?sail for and why?

He was sailing for Mexico.He sailed there to find gold and treasure.He and his men traveled by foot and by

horse, across the Southwest.

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