Hernando De Soto started exploring in 1530.
Hernando de soto's expedition started in 1539 and ended on 1542 when he died and his body was ''dumped" in the Mississippi river.=)
1539
1534 to 1543
he explored Tennesse in search for gold and land
the rivers that he discovered and Florida
rifle flintlock
i think his famous exploration is when he discovered and went to the mississippi river
Hernando De Soto
in new york
The purpose of Hernando de soto is to gain wealth and respect. he came in search of gold and other riches
Eventually Spain gave Hernando de Soto the governorship of Cuba. He settled there, but did not stay for very long. He returned to exploration and died in a fight with Native Americans.
In 1540 the Spanish adventurer Hernando De Soto became the first European to explore what is now Alabama (see De Soto).
Hernando DE Soto was NOT from Florida he was from Spain