Hernando de Soto Hernando de Soto was a Spanish explorer and conqueror in the 1500s, one of the richest at the time. He was part of Francisco Pizarro’s expedition to Peru, during which he gained position and wealth. When he returned, de Soto was named governor of Cuba and married Isabel de Bobadilla. However, he was most noted for exploring the southeast United States to conquer and settle for Spain and for becoming the first European to discover and cross the mighty Mississippi River. He died
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