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Yes, Hernando de Soto was a significant risk-taker. His expeditions into the southeastern United States in the 1530s and 1540s involved navigating uncharted territories and confronting various Indigenous peoples, often leading to violent encounters. De Soto's pursuit of wealth and glory, particularly through the search for gold, demonstrated a willingness to face considerable dangers and uncertainties, ultimately resulting in both his death and the decline of the native populations he encountered.

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