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Coronado National Memorial
History & Culture
 
Oil painting of Francisco Vasquez de Coronado  

Did You Know?
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado was born in 1510 in Salamanca Spain. He was only 30 years old when he began his expedition into what is now the American Southwest. His expedition was considered a failure and he died in obscurity in 1554.

Last Updated: September 20, 2006 at 14:06 EST