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What river was discovered by the spanish explororhermando de soto?

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Which explorer crossed the Mississippi river?

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Discovered Mississippi River?

Hernando De Soto was the first European to discover the Mississippi River. He discovered this river in the year 1541.


What is Hernando de Soto famous for?

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Did DE Soto find the Mississippi river?

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Who was the first European to call the Mississippi river the Rio Grande?

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What did Robert de la Salle do in 1682?

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