People on the Expedition

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