Narváez expedition departure
- When
- 1526–1527
- Where
- Spain; Port of Sanlúcar de Barrameda
- Episodes
- 2
In June 1527, Pánfilo de Narváez departed Spain from Sanlúcar de Barrameda to explore Florida and establish colonies, fulfilling a 1526 royal license.
Episodes
- Grant of License
Charles V granted Narváez a license to claim the Gulf Coast for Spain.
- Departure from Sanlúcar de Barrameda
The expedition departed Spain from Sanlúcar de Barrameda to begin its journey to Florida.
Background and detail
Royal Authorization. Charles V granted Narváez a license in December 1526 to claim the Gulf Coast for Spain. The contract required him to gather an army, leave Spain, and found towns and forts along the coast within one year.
Departure from Spain. On June 17, 1527, the expedition departed from the port of Sanlúcar de Barrameda at the mouth of the Guadalquivir River. This marked the start of the Spanish expedition intended to explore Florida and establish colonial settlements.
Sources
- Narváez expedition Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-11
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