Early Texas explorers LKL

Early Texas Explorers

Period: Jan 1, 1500 to Dec 31, 1700

Alonzo Alvarez de Pineda

Jun 2, 1519

He Texas Coastline. He was from Spain

Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca

Nov 28, 1528

He explored near present day Victoria County. He was from Spain.

Francisco Vasquez de Coronado

Jul 7, 1540

He explored Northrern Texas. He was from Spain.

Rene-Robert Caveleir

Feb 20, 1685

He explorered Galveston. He was from Spain.

Anastase Douay

Apr 18, 1686

He explored Eastern Texas. He was from France.

Henri de tonti

Nov 1, 1689

He explored eastern Texas. He was from France.

Louis Juchereau de St. Denis

Dec 19, 1699

He explored around the area by the lower part of the Red River. He was from France.