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The Spanish commissioned Hernando de Soto to explore what is now Louisiana and Mississippi about 1534.His nationality is not mentioned in my texts, though he may have been from Spain. the
April 1540
He went because he wanted wealth and power
goldLegend has it that Hernando De Soto was in search of the fountain of youth (and Gold)
Hernando DeSoto
Hernando de Soto's exploration of North America was funded by the Spanish crown, specifically King Charles I of Spain. De Soto was given permission and financial backing by the King to explore and conquer new territories.
He didn't explore Spain. as it was already known as a country.
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Spain.
Desota sailed to the New World in 1514 with the First Governor of Panama.
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Spain