Early Texas Explorers K.F

Early Texas Explorers

Period: Jan 1, 1500 to Dec 31, 1700

Alonso Alvarez de Pineda

Jun 2, 1519

Alvarez de Pineda explored the Texas Coastline for Spain in 1519.

Cabeza de Vaca

Nov 28, 1528

Cabeza de Vaca explored the Texas Interior for Spain in1528.

Francisco Vasquez de Coronado

Jul 7, 1540

Francisco de Coronado explored northern Texas in Spain in 1540.

Hernando de Soto

May 21, 1542

Hernando de Soto explored near the Mississippi River for Spain in 1542.

Minet

Mar 20, 1684

Minet explored the Mississippi River in Texas for France in 1684.

Sieur de La Salle

Feb 20, 1685

Sieur de La Salle explored in Texas near the Gulf of Mexico in 1685 for France.

Alanso de Leon

Apr 22, 1690

Alonso de Leon explored the Texas Coast for France in 1690.