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He had 3 ships, Esperanza, San Christoval, and Miguel.
He was looking for gold, new land and a passage through the Yucatan Peninsula that could be used as a better trading route to China.
He did NOT find gold, but did find new land!
De Soto explored the South-Eastern of America ( Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas both Carlinas ).
He was the first white man to cross the Mississippi River. He was in the conquest of Peru, and was the Governer of Cuba!
He was born in 1496, Badajoz, Spain.
He died in 1542 may 21st in Arkansas.
His occupation was a conquistador,and an explorer.
He was a commander in the Battle of Cajamarca.
He is a male of course.
His age at death was between 45 years and 5 months and 46 years and 4months old.
He went to Tennessee, Mississippi, Florida, and Spain.
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Who was the first European to cross the Mississippi River?
Hernando de Soto
Did Hernando de Soto sail for Spain?
Yes, Hernando de Soto was a Spanish conquistador.
What country did Hernando de soto explore for?
Hernando De Soto sailed from cuba to santas village
What was hernando de soto nickname?
De Soto
What did Hernando de Soto claim?
Hernando De Soto claimed nothing. He was the first European to see the Mississippi river.
Hernando de soto facts?
when was he born and when he died
What are two additional facts about Hernando de soto?
Obama
Hernando de soto's map?
Hernando De Soto
Is Hernando de soto from Florida?
Hernando DE Soto was NOT from Florida he was from Spain
Was Hernando DE Soto successful?
yes hernando de soto was successful
What was Hernando de soto real name?
The real name of Hernando de Soto was Henry the Soto
Where was Hernando de Soto from?
Hernando de Soto was born in Extremadura, a region in Spain.
What was Hernando de soto's full name?
Hernando de Soto el Grandez
What did Hernando de soto cross?
Hernando DE Soto crossed the Pacific Ocean
Who did Hernando De Soto get married?
Hernando de soto got married to Isabel de Bobadilla
An interesting fact of Hernando de soto?
first european ton cross mississiippi river
Who was the first European to cross the Mississippi River?
Hernando de Soto
