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Jan 1, 1490
BIRTH
He was born on this day -
Jun 17, 1527
Sail
Cabaza de Vaca left Spain. -
Jun 17, 1527
Cabeza de vaca first started exploring at this time
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Feb 16, 1528
GOLD
He searches for more gold and goes north west to get to a place around present day alabams -
Apr 12, 1528
His fleet arrives in florida near tampa bay.
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Apr 27, 1528
Spain
After de vaca finds lots of gold he goes back to Spain with 50 men to show his achievements and this triggers more expedtions. -
Nov 6, 1538
Texas!!!15
Cabaza de Vaca discovers Texas. -
Nov 28, 1558
Cabeza de vaca died on this day :(
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1560
Facts and details
1) Cabeza de Vaca found Indians and lots of gold in his expedition.
2) I think his journals are important because they provide valuable information on his journey also tells the story from his pov.
3) After Spain was notified of the rumors of the cities of gold they sent more expeditions in search of the cites
4) He also told the Spanish about the rumors heard by the Indians about the cities of gold. Years of exploration:1490-1557 -
1560
Importance
He was important because he discovered present-day Texas, found tons of gold, and brought the rumor of the cities of gold back to spain.