A Day in the Life of Fransisco Vasquez de Coronado and a Zuni Indian

Coronado begins his expedition to America

Sep 26, 1539

Coronado departs from Spain, he travelled from Spain to present day western Mexico. (The city of Compostela)

Meeting of Zuni and Coronado

Period: Sep 26, 1539 to Sep 26, 1541

Francisco Vasquez de Coronado enters the Zuni area searching for the Fabled Seven Cities of Gold. The Zuni don't have gold and they don't know where the Seven Cities of Gold are. Language barrier causes tension as well as lack of knowledge. Coronado and his men attack the Zuni village of Hawikuh and slaughtered the Zuni. He then looted the town, but found no gold. Coronado moved on and became the first explorer to see the Grand Canyon. The Zuni have regrown since.

Coronado Travels North

Apr 15, 1540

Coronado travels north with and advance party of 100 soldiers and indians across the prestent day Mexico/U.S. border.

Coronado meets the Zuni

Jul 15, 1540

Coronado enters the Zuni territory searching for the Fabled Seven Cities of Gold.

Tension Builds Between Coronado and the Zuni

Jul 22, 1540

Coronado, searching for the Fabled Seven Cities of Gold inquires about them to the Zuni. Having no gold, or any idea where the cities of gold are, the Zuni say they don't know. As well as that, the language barrier is a problem.

Coronado attacks the Zuni

Jul 30, 1540

Coronado, angered by the lack of knowledge presented by the Zuni, attacks the Zuni village of Hawikuh. The Zuni are overpowered and flee to their mesa. Coronado and his crew loot the village, only to find no gold.

Coronado Continues Expedition

Aug 2, 1540

After the battle with the Zuni, Coronado continues north east on his expedition. The Zuni recover from their loss and grow again.