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Hernando de Soto, Spanish explorer
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Hernando de Soto, Spanish explorer
Hernando de Soto (c.1496-1542), Spanish explorer and conquistador. Soto left Spain in 1914 to travel to the Indies and find a passage through to China. He explored and colonised Panama, Nicaragua, Honduras and Peru, where the expedition, led by Francisco Pizarro, conquered the Incan Empire. In 1536 Soto returned to Spain a rich man due to the gold stolen from the Incas. In 1537 the King of Spain granted him the rights the conquer Florida. Between 1539 and 1542 Soto explored what is now the southeastern United States and became the first European to cross the Mississippi River
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1500s 16th Century Age Of Discovery Age Of Exploration Armour Colonist Conqueror Engraving Exploration Explorer Florida Hispanic Mississippi River New World Spanish Sword Conquistador Hernando De Soto Mono Chrome Spanish Conquest
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This print showcases the remarkable Hernando de Soto, a renowned Spanish explorer and conquistador of the 16th century. With his resolute spirit and thirst for adventure, Soto embarked on a monumental journey from Spain in 1914, aiming to discover a passage to China through the Indies. Along his arduous path, he fearlessly explored and colonized various lands including Panama, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Peru. Soto's most triumphant feat occurred in Peru when he joined forces with Francisco Pizarro to conquer the mighty Incan Empire. Their conquest brought immeasurable wealth back to Spain as they seized vast amounts of gold stolen from the Incas. This newfound prosperity transformed Soto into an affluent man upon his return home in 1536. Recognizing his exceptional achievements, the King of Spain granted Soto rights to conquer Florida in 1537. Eagerly embracing this opportunity, Soto set forth on another daring expedition between 1539 and 1542 that would forever etch his name in history books. Venturing through what is now known as the southeastern United States, he became not only an intrepid explorer but also the first European to cross the majestic Mississippi River. This mesmerizing illustration captures Soto's commanding presence adorned in armor with sword at hand—a symbol of both power and determination. It serves as a testament to this extraordinary individual who played an instrumental role during the Age of Discovery—an era marked by exploration and conquest that shaped
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