Hernando de Alvarado explained

Hernando de Alvarado should not be confused with Pedro de Alvarado.

Hernando de Alvarado (d. 1540s), was a Spanish conquistador and explorer, lieutenant under Francisco Vázquez de Coronado and artillery officer in his army. In fall of 1540, shortly ahead of Tiguex War, he led a small exploratory military unit into the American Southwest, visiting several pueblos:

• — Acoma Pueblo^[1]
• Taos Pueblo
• Cicuye

Notes and References

1. Book: Waldman. Carl. Wexler. Alan. Encyclopedia of Exploration - The Explorers. 2004. New York. Facts on File. 3. 0-8160-4676-X.