USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -(flourished late 17th century). The first Spanish mission in East Texas was founded in 1690 by Damián Massanet, a Spanish priest of the Franciscan order of the Roman Catholic Church. He is also called Fray Massanet or Father Massanet.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1690, Father Massanet established the mission San Francisco de los Tejas mission. This mission was the first mission in east Texas and would ignite Spanish colonization in the area.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first Spanish mission in East Texas, San Francisco de los Tejas, was begun in May 1690 as a response to the La Salle expedition.