I gave a detailed account of this expedition, which the viceroy of New Spain ordered me to undertake in Your Majesty's name to this country which was discovered by Friar Marcos de Niza ...

back to text New Spain: (English) The name that Spain gave to her northern ... divided into viceroyalties. back to text Viceroy: (English) The head of the largest administrative district (a ...

If you’ve ever wondered why so many place names in the southwestern states have Spanish-sounding names, you’ve come to the right place! Coronado was an adventurer and conquistador whose bold ...