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Hernando de Soto was a Spanish explorer and conquistador who led an expedition from Cuba into Florida in 1539 and across much of the southeastern region of the present-day United States. The expedition reached the Mississippi River in 1541 and continued moving through Indigenous territories until de Soto died in 1542. Its records provide early European descriptions of Native societies, but the journey also involved forced acquisition of food, labor, and guides in pursuit of wealth.
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When did Hernando de Soto reach the Mississippi River?
De Soto's expedition reached the Mississippi River in 1541. The group had entered the region from its 1539 departure from Cuba and continued exploring the southeastern part of present-day United States.
Where did Hernando de Soto begin his North American expedition?
The expedition set out from Cuba in 1539. It then traveled through Florida and other parts of the southeastern United States.
Who was Hernando de Soto?
He was a Spanish explorer and conquistador active in the sixteenth century. He is remembered for leading a major expedition through the southeastern region of North America.
What happened to Hernando de Soto during the expedition?
De Soto died in 1542 near the Mississippi River after the expedition's continued travel and conflict. His men reportedly placed his body in the river to prevent local people from finding it.
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