Hernando de Soto was not the first European explorer in the Americas; that distinction is often attributed to Christopher Columbus, who made his first voyage in 1492. De Soto arrived in the New World in 1539, exploring parts of what is now the southeastern United States. While he was significant for his extensive exploration and encounters with Native American tribes, he followed in the footsteps of earlier explorers like Ponce de León and others.
Hernando De Soto was believed to be the first European to explore Georgia.
Hernando De Soto
Hernando De Soto was a Spanish Explorer. He was the one to lead the first European expedition. He died during the expedition.
Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto was the first European to explore what is now Georgia
Hernando de Soto was a Spanish explorer and conquistador. He led the first European expedition deep into what is now the United States and crossed the Mississippi River.
Hernando de Soto
Hernando de Soto.
Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto was the first European to discover the river in 1541.
Hernando de Soto never discovered America. He was the first European explorer to discover the Mississippi River.
Hernando De Soto claimed nothing. He was the first European to see the Mississippi river.
river dscovered by the spanish explorer Hernando de soto
He landed in Florida, he was sailing for the new world.His life span is from 1500-1542.Hernando DE Soto was an explorer sent by Spain.