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'''Francisco Vasquez de Coronado''' (1510-1554) was a Spanish [[conquistador]] who explored the [[United States]] from 1540 to 1542 in the Southwestern region. He searched for the legendary cities of Cibola. He and his companions were the first Europeans to see the [[Grand Canyon]]. | '''Francisco Vasquez de Coronado''' (1510-1554) was a Spanish [[conquistador]] who explored the [[United States]] from 1540 to 1542 in the Southwestern region. He searched for the legendary cities of Cibola. He and his companions were the first Europeans to see the [[Grand Canyon]]. | ||
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Francisco Vasquez de Coronado (1510-1554) was a Spanish conquistador who explored the United States from 1540 to 1542 in the Southwestern region. He searched for the legendary cities of Cibola. He and his companions were the first Europeans to see the Grand Canyon.