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Full Name	Hernando Desoto
Occupation	Explorer
Date Of Birth	Oct 21, 1496(1496-10-21)
Age	528
Date Of Death	May 21, 1542
Country	Spain
Horoscope	Libra

Hernando Desoto Biography

Hernando Desoto is one of the most popular and richest Explorer who was born on October 21, 1496 in Spain. Spanish conquistador (16th century) who was the first person to cross the Mississippi River in search of gold and silver.

He requested Charles to take control of Guatemala but was instead given the governorship of Cuba.

His parents were hidalgos. This is a type of non-titled nobility. He married Isabel de Bobadilla in 1537.

Hernando Desoto Net Worth

Hernando Desoto is one of the richest Explorer from Spain. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Hernando Desoto 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In 1514, he sailed first to America with the governor from Panama.

He traveled across North America in search of a route to China and gold reserves.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Hernando Desoto Dating?

According to our records, Hernando Desoto married to Isabel de Bobadilla. As of December 1, 2023, Hernando Desoto’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Hernando Ranked on the list of most popular Explorer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Spain. Hernando Desoto celebrates birthday on October 21 of every year.

What was Hernando DeSoto known for?

Hernando de Soto is most famous for his exploration of North America. He led 600 men on a journey through what is now the southeastern United States. They were the first Europeans to explore most of this region. De Soto was sent by the King of Spain to explore and settle La Florida.

Was Hernando De Soto a good person?

He certainly was brave and he may have been gallant according to the 16th century definition of the word. But, he certainly was neither benevolent nor kind. Not if old Spanish writers can be believed. Said one of them: ‘DeSoto was fond of the sport of killing Indians.

What are two facts about Hernando DeSoto?

• 1 His parents wanted him to be a lawyer.

• 4 He played a major role in defeating the Incas in the Battle of Cajamarca.

• 5 He made an enormous fortune during the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire.

• 6 Hernando de Soto was made governor of Cuba in 1537.

What was the main result of Hernando de Soto's expedition?

As a result, the de Soto expedition also provided Spain with new, important information about the territory of La Florida. The information the men gathered led to the creation of a more detailed map of the region, which is commonly referred to as “The de Soto Map” and can be seen below.

Who discovered the Mississippi River?

It shows Spanish conquistador and explorer Hernando De Soto (1500–1542), riding a white horse and dressed in Renaissance finery, arriving at the Mississippi River at a point below Natchez on May 8, 1541. De Soto was the first European documented to have seen the river.