![]() Francisco Vázquez de Coronado
The Capitan General of the expedition to "Tierra Nueva" – what is now northwest Mexico and the American Southwest ![]() Fray Marcos de Niza
The Coronado Expedition hinged on accounts of glorious, wealthy cities in what is now the Southwest from one man: fray Marcos de Niza ![]() Viceroy Antonio de Mendoza
The first viceroy (governor) of Nueva España had great influence on the expedition, including the decision of who would lead the entrada ![]() Esteban de Dorantes
One of the most fascinating figures connected to the expedition was Esteban, an African slave who made first contact with the Zuni people |
Last updated: April 1, 2019