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Hernando de Soto: Explorer of the New World

Explore the life and expeditions of Hernando de Soto, a Spanish explorer who journeyed to the New World in search of riches and discovery. Learn about his explorations in the Americas, his encounters, and legacy.

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Hernando de Soto: Explorer of the New World

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  1. Hernando de Soto

  2. Life Span • Supposedly lived from 1500-1542 • Second son of a Spanish knight and country squire. • Died from fever and his crew lowered his body into the river he discovered. 1500 1542

  3. He was enticed by the riches and fertile land of new continents. (That’s why he explored.) He sailed for Spain. Unsure how many voyages he made. West Indies(He wasn’t the captain) Cuba(Where he Prepared for Voyage to Florida) Florida Georgia Alabama (Where he discovered the Mississippi River and died) Louisiana TheVoyage of de’Soto Why? Where?

  4. Result of The De’ Soto Expedition • He discovered the base of the Mississippi • He failed at finding gold in the new land, which was his reason for the journey -This map is of Hernando de’ Soto’s Journey in America.

  5. Fun Facts • Hernando was only educated until age 14. • When he returned from Peru, he was extremely rich. • He married Ines de Bobadilla. • On his journey he had 950 soldiers and priests as well as 10 ships.

  6. www.bibliography.com/hernando-de-soto www.eliabethan-era.org.uk/hernando-de-soto.htm And, www.peopleofthestone.com/hernando-de-soto-hero-or-villian-two-continents

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