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because the indians wanted to take his body and burn it so his men took before the indians got to it and buried him in a river. this river was found by de soto's dad.
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Where was De Soto buried?
In the Mississippi river.
Where was Hernando De Soto buried after he died?
Hernando de Soto was buried in the Mississippi River. His body was placed in a coffin that was weighed down and sunk in the river as a way to conceal his death and prevent his body from being desecrated by Native Americans.
What river was Hernando De Soto the first white man to see and be buried in?
That was the Mississippi.
Who died searching for seven cities of gold and was buried in the Mississippi river?
Hernando de Soto He became ill while exploring the Mississippi River and upon his death his men buried him in it.
Spanish explorer buried in the Missisippi River?
Hernando De soto actually died along the missisippi river, i don't actually know if they buried him there
Who died for the seven cities of gold and was buried in the Mississippi River?
Hernando de Soto He became ill while exploring the Mississippi River and upon his death his men buried him in it.
What river was discovered by Hernando de Soto?
De Soto.
For what countries did Hernando de soto sail?
Hernando de Soto did not sail for any countries at allHernando de Soto sailed for Florida,He only explored what is now known asThe United States.He was an All-American ExplorerHe discovered the Mississippi River,And was buried thereDe Soto sailed to North America, and was from Spain. He landed in Florida.
Who was the first Spanish explorer to reach the Mississippi River?
Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto was the first European to discover the river in 1541.
What vehicle was used in the exploration of Hernando de soto?
hernando de soto had walked by feet. he discovered the Mississippi river on feet and he walked around the north and south americas and then he was buried a live so no indian can find out!
River discovered by the spanish explorer Hernando de soto?
river dscovered by the spanish explorer Hernando de soto
Who decrovered the Mississippi River?
Hernando de Soto Thank u de Soto!
