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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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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.
When was Hernando De Soto the explorer born?
Hernando de Soto was born sometime between 1496 and 1497. It is not known for sure.
c.1500
How did Hernando de soto's life change after becoming an explorer?
he found the Mississippi river and conquered Peru
Why is Hernando de Soto important?
Hernando De Soto is exploring to find the "fountain of youth" but instead found the Mississippi River and the land it drained.
Was Hernando de soto a good man or bad man?
No he was not a good man. He did stuff like took Indians hostige and keep then as slaves or if they disobeyed any rule he would have them killed.
Who was Hernando de Soto's wife?
Yes, he did. In 1537, De Soto Married Ines De Bobadilla the youngest daughter of Pedrarias Davilla.
Who is the family of Hernando de Soto?
mary de soto was his mom and henry de soto was his dad for your information
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Hernando De Soto got inspired by stories of fortune and fame.
De Soto died of a fever on May 21, 1542. Historians disagree where. Some say Arkansas and some say Louisiana. His men wanted to keep his death a secret because De Soto had told the native Americans that he was a sun god. He was wrapped in a blanket and put into the Mississippi River.
Character traits Hernando de soto?
he liked to ride horses and started his trip to the Indies at the age of 14. Technically in his adulthood he started exploring.
Who was the first person to explore the southwest for Spain?
If it is about the Southwestern USA, then the answer is Hernando de Soto.
If it is about the Southwest Andean Region, then the answer is Francisco Pizarro.
If it is about Southwestern edge of the Gulf of Mexico, then the answer is Hernan Cortés.
Ad nauseum.
What was the reason for Hernando de soto's exploration?
Spaniard Hernando de Soto was an explorer who is known for his expeditions into the inner United States, and for being the first to cross the Mississippi River. The goal of his journeys was to find gold and silver.
What did Hernando de soto discover in 1541?
In 1539 Herdinando de Soto led a expedition that began in what is now Florida. later, de Soto and his soldiers marched north and west from the region to look for riches. In 1531 they became the first Europeans to see the Mississippi River.
