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− | The '''Pez-Sigüenza expedition''' was a [[1693]] exploratory journey led by General [[Andrés de Pez]] and scientist [[Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora]] which explored the northern [[Gulf Coast]] | + | The '''Pez-Sigüenza expedition''' was a [[1693]] exploratory journey led by General [[Andrés de Pez]] and scientist [[Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora]] which explored the northern [[Gulf Coast]], including [[Pensacola Bay]], [[Mobile Bay]] and the mouth of the Mississippi River. Sigüenza's glowing report of Pensacola Bay, which they called "Bahía Santa María de Galve," led to the Spanish decision to establish a colony there five years later, the [[Presidio Santa María de Galve]]. |
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[[Category:First Spanish period]] | [[Category:First Spanish period]] |