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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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Things named after Hernando DE Soto?
There is the hernando de soto bridge over the mississippi river between memphis tenesee and west memphis arkansas
Did Hernando de soto find the missippie river?
what did Hernando De Soto claim while discovering the Mississippi River
What country was Hernando de Soto from?
he came from Spain and explored many places including north America
What is the solution of the problem that Hernando de soto had with the Indians?
He was pretty nice to the Native Americans( much nicer than the other explorers)
He was married to iseabelle de bobadilla, but did not have no children
What were the challenges Hernando de Soto faced on his voyage?
Hernando de Soto faced numerous challenges during his voyage, including harsh weather conditions, difficult terrain, and a lack of adequate supplies. His expedition also encountered resistance from Indigenous tribes, leading to conflicts and significant casualties on both sides. Additionally, the quest for gold and resources proved elusive, straining morale and resources among his men. The combination of these factors ultimately contributed to the expedition's struggles and eventual failure.
When did Hernado de Soto set sail?
De Soto first sailed on a 1514 expedition led by Pedro Arias Dávila to the West Indies. (De Soto was about 17 or 18 at the time)
What was the purpose of Hernando De Soto's journey?
His purpose was he wanted to find gold and new land.
What did Hernando De Soto find or see?
Hernando De Soto (1496-1542) was a Spanish explorer, a conquistador who gained riches as part of Pizarro's conquest of the Incas of Peru in 1533. He was rewarded with the governorship of Cuba and a royal charter to colonize North America.
His expedition traveled to Florida from Cuba in 1539, and explored much of the Gulf Coast and what is now the southeastern US, from the Carolinas west into Texas. He died in southern Arkansas or northern Louisiana in 1542. He is considered to be the first European to see and cross the Mississippi River.
Were Hernando De Soto explore?
Hernando de Soto explored Peru, Cuba, and the southeastern United States, and sailed along the Gulf of Mexico.
Who did Hernando de Soto work for?
Hernando de Soto was a Spanish conquistador who landed in present-day Florida in 1539, then tore around the southeastern and midwestern parts of North America until he died in 1542.
What type of clothing did Hernando de soto wear?
He usually wore pants and his sleeves rolled up and boots. Also he wore a belt w/ a compass or telescope.
