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Hernando de Soto: The First European Explorer of Florida and Conquistador of the Americas

Hernando de Soto, born in 1496 in Jerez de los Caballeros, became famous as the first European to explore Florida, which he named. Appointed governor of Florida and Cuba by King Charles, he aimed for riches and glory through his expeditions. Notably, he was the first European to see the Mississippi River in 1541. Despite his accomplishments, de Soto's life ended tragically in 1542 in Arkansas, where he succumbed to illness. To conceal his death from the natives, his aide buried him in the river.

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Hernando de Soto: The First European Explorer of Florida and Conquistador of the Americas

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  1. Hernando de Soto By: Ethan Post

  2. Born • He was born in 1496 • He was born in Jerez de los Caballeros (near Portugal)

  3. Explorations • He was famous for being the first European to explore Florida and name it. • In 1536 de Soto returned to Spain from a and he was rich and famous, but he wanted more • King Charles appointed de Soto as governor of Florida and Cuba and de Soto got to explore and conquer Florida for Spain • He had eight long voyages • His wife ruled Cuba and he ruled Florida

  4. Interesting Facts • He conquered Florida for Spain • In 1542 he fell ill and died • In 1541 de Soto and his men were the first Europeans to see the Mississippi River • He searched for the fountain of youth and never fond it • Along there travels many men died of sickness, in attacks, and from insect and snake bites • He killed the leader of the Incas and ruled the empire

  5. Died • He died on May 21, 1542 (age 46 years old) • He died in Arkansas • He died of ill and his aide of death buried him in the river to keep his death a secret from the natives

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