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Hernando de Soto (explorer)
Hernando De Soto was a Spanish explorer in the Age of Exploration. He discovered much of the Southern United States and ventured as far as the Mississippi River in his explorations.
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What was Hernando De Soto childhood like?
Hernando de Soto was born sometime between 1496 and 1501 at Jerez de los Caballeros in the province of Estremadura, Spain. He was born into a family with minor nobility and little money as the second son of Francisco Mendez de Soto and Leonor Arias Tinoco. His education was limited; he was more interested in adventure and exploration.
Who was in charge of Florida when Hernando de soto explored it?
The Spanish were in charge of Florida when Hernando de Soto explored there.
Where did Hernando de soto land on his 1514 expedition?
He land in the new world close to Newfoundland
Where is the Desoto Museum Foundation in De Soto Kansas located?
The address of the Desoto Museum Foundation is: Po Box 112, De Soto, KS 66018-0112
What did Hernando de Soto claim?
Hernando De Soto claimed nothing. He was the first European to see the Mississippi river.
What were Hernando De Soto's accomplishments?
When got back from his expedition in Peru he became Governor of Cuba in 1537.
What song about a whale has the lyrics de de de de de de de?
I think it's The Whale by Roger McGuinn and it may well have been on the album Cardiff Rose but I'm not sure. I know I have a copy of it somewhere here
Hernando de Soto (c.1496/1497-1542) was a Spanish explorer and conquistador who, while leading the first European expedition deep into the territory of the modern-day United States, was the first European documented to have crossed the Mississippi river. :)
Who was Hernando De Soto and what is his significance to the south?
Hernando de Soto was a Spanish man that was sent to Cuba to explore. He then left for what is now around the west side of Florida. He made his way throughout the southeast, spreading disease and killing thousands of Indians at a time. He moved all throughout the region and was the first European to come across the Mississippi River. He claimed the land for Spain and eventually died while still exploring near Tennessee and Mississippi in May, 1546.
Why did Hernando De Soto explore Florida?
because it was known for the "land of gold" and he wanted gold
Why were the expeditions of Hernando de Soto and Francisco Vasquez de Coronado considered failures?
They were looking for gold but found none.
They did not make Spain richer.
