FRANCISCO’S YEAR’S OF LIFE Group 4

GOAL OF EXPLORATIONS He wanted to find gold for his country and himself. They found no gold and no glory (although they did "discover" the Grand Canyon along the way). Although failing to achieve their immediate goals, these explorers claimed vast territories for Spain that would define its relationship with the Indians and with its European rivals for the next two centuries.

Coronado was born on 1510 and had a well edication. Coronado's Education and Birth

Tools that Francisco used! A ship, compass, telescopes

Francisco Coronado ‘s most famous discoveries were the Grand Canyon and the Pueblo Indians and he also became governor of New Galicia!

Francisco Coronado's maps of exploration One of Francisco's voyages were to sail from Compostela, Mexico to Tiguez, New Mexico! And also he claimed Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, and Kansas, Colorado, ALL for Spain!

Francisco’s goals of exploration He wanted to find gold for his country and himself.

Discoveries on The New World He Discovered the Grand Canyon, in Phoenix Arizona!

Francisco explored under the flag of Spain!

Francisco Coronado’s Death Francisco died September,22,1554 September,22 was also his birthday. He died from Pneumonia, which is a inflammation of lung an inflammation one or both lungs, usually caused by infection from a bacterium or virus less commonly by a chemical or physical irritant.