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​ Hernando De Soto was born around 1500.He was born in Extremadura (near Portugal) or Jerez,Spain. ======

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He was a spanish explorer.In 1531 De Soto went on his first expedition. It was to Peru. He went with Francisco Pizarro, a Spanish man. While they were in Peru, they met and killed the ruler of Incas, his name was Atahualpa. Together they conquered the Inca empire. ======  In 1536 Hernando was given rights to conquered Florida.He was named governor of cuba in 1537. Hernando landed in Florida on May 30, 1539. He had about ten ships. He also had over 600 soldiers, priests, and explorers. He spent Four years looking for gold and riches.Hernado De Soto died during his explorations in June of 1542 and was buried on the banks of the Mississippi river.

__De Soto's Letters__ ( not real )

Dear King and Queen of Spain, (1531) It is very strange in Peru. There are many people here. De Soto

Dear King and Queen or Spain, Francisco and I just met and killed the Incas ruler, Atahualph. De Soto

Dear King and Queen or Spain, We are coming home after conquering the Inca empire. De Soto

Dear King and Queen or Spain, We are docking right now in the port. De Soto Dear King and Queen of Spain, Thank you. We now have the rights to conquer florida. De Soto

Dear King and Queen of Spain, (1537) I have been named governor of cuba. De Soto

Dear King and Queen of Spain, (May 30,1539) I have landed in Florida today! With about 10 ships and over 600 people. De Soto

Dear King and Queen of Spain, (June 1542) De Soto has died today during his explorations. Crew Member

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