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