Francisco Coronado By erikaj19086 Jan 1, 1510 Francisco Coronado was born Mar 17, 1519 Hernando Cortes explores for fabled 7 cities but failed which got Coronado encouraged to explore for the fabled 7 cities too. Dec 25, 1528 Alvar Huhez cabeza de vaca also failed which got coroando more encouraged. Oct 28, 1537 Coroando marries Beatriz de Estrado Dec 12, 1540 Coronado goes expoloring for the fabled 7 cities and discovered the grand canyon and buffalo. Sep 24, 1542 Coronado and crew head home. Sep 22, 1554 Francisco Coronado dies of an illness in Mexico City.