Hernando De Soto
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Explorer Background
He was born October 27, 1496
He died, May 21, 1542
He spoke, Spanish
He died, May 21, 1542
He spoke, Spanish
He was born into a family with minor nobility and little money
He was more interested in adventure and exploration.
He married Isabella de Bobadilla, one of Pedrarias daughters.
Achievements/Discoveries
Hernando de Soto was a Spanish explorer and conquistador who led the first European expedition deep into the territory of the modern-day United States, and the first documented European to have crossed the Mississippi River.
Hernando De Soto
Impact on the World Today OR Impact on the World Then
He had led the victory of a recent civil war in Peru.
Hernando de Soto - Mini Biography