Important Dates
By : Lee Shaw and Ryan Eggers
Hernando De Soto
His main voyage was in 1515. brought 620men 220horses. Born in the 1500.
Died may 21 1542.
Died may 21 1542.
Place of Birth/Childhood
He was born in Jerez de los caballeros. On October 21, 1496 died may 21, 1542. He heard wild stories from explorers who had reached the new world to find fame and fortune.
Country they Explored/Sponsor
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Motivation
The wild stories he heard about other sailors was the kind of life he wanted. Hernando de Soto
Main Voyage/What was Explored
They explored Missouri, Arkansas,Texas and Louisiana.
Treatment of Native Americans
Bad! When he raided a Native American village. His brutality and surprise attack on Native Americans before the sun came up.
Fun Facts!
When De soto died they rapped his body in cloth and throw him in a river.
De soto nickname is child of the sun.
De soto ambushed the Inca empire.
De soto journey through the southeast was dangerous.
De soto parents wanted him to be a lawyer but he wanted to be a sailor.
De soto nickname is child of the sun.
De soto ambushed the Inca empire.
De soto journey through the southeast was dangerous.
De soto parents wanted him to be a lawyer but he wanted to be a sailor.