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Conquistadors
For God, Glory and Gold, was their rallying cry, but the conquest of much of the New World by Spanish conquistadors, driven by a mentality reminiscent of the medieval crusaders, was surely one of history's turning points, but even in the 16th century, questions were asked about the morality of their exploits.
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He was born and 1500 and died in 1542 and so that is 42 years.
Did Hernando de Soto spend 3 years exploring along the Mississippi?
True, Hernando de Soto did spend 3 years exploring along the Mississippi. He was there from 1539-1542.
What was Hernando De Sotos goal?
Hernando de Soto's main goal is to conquer and explore Florida and bring back gold,silver,and riches for the king and queen
What date did Hernando De Soto return from his discovery?
The discovery of the Mississippi? Never. He died on the expedition and his crewmates stuffed his body in a dead log and floated it downriver.
Catalina Xuarez Marcaida (d. 1522)
Juana Ramirez de Arellano de Zuniga (m. 1529, four children)
Bernaldina de Porras
Where was Juan Ponce De Leon born and why is he famous?
Juan Ponce was a famous cheese grater in the backstreets of France, was known locally for his intense knowledge of cheese and exactly how to grate the perfect loaf. He was born in France at the top of the Eiffel tower after his mother thought if she got close enough to the clouds Jesus would gift her son with the ability to grate cheese.
Was Ponce De Leon 47 when he died?
Juan Ponce de León was born in 1474 and died in July 1521 making him 47 when he died.
What was the main reason Hernan Cortes wanted to conquer the Aztec?
He was determinded to break the power of the Aztecs.
What are the dates of Hernando Cortes's voyages?
It's the best village from Barreiro, the future city of Portugal. Covas de Coina's is considered the Coina's village.
What happened when Cortes worked with Diego Velezguez?
Velezquez initially backed Hernán Cortés's famous expedition to Mexico, but when Cortés tried to seize and claim Mexico for himself, Velázquez charged Cortés with exceeding his authority and ordered Pánfilo de Narváez to arrest him. Narvaez's troops were defeated by Cortés in a surprise attack and the survivors were persuaded to join Cortés. Thus Velázquez saw none of the riches which came from Mexico. Check out this website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diego_Vel%C3%A1zquez_de_Cu%C3%A9llar Good Luck.
Why did Vasco Nunez De Balboa explore?
Vasco Nunez De Balboa explored because he wanted to find out if Asia was really where Columbus had said it was.
What did Hernando De Soto do to get ready for his journey?
He brought food, sailing tools and other necsseties.
