Cortes had been in Cuba prior to his own expedition but he organized and left for Mexico in 1519 with 11 ships and about 700 men.
when Hernando de Soto's expedition failed, who did he join
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Well, if you are talking about the expedition to Florida, then he departed from Havana Harbor in Cuba.
Cuba
yes
1519-1521
Yes he did
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he died
Pedro Arias de Avila sponsored Hernando de Soto's expedition.
To gain wealth and respect.