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Hernando Desoto Net Worth

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Hernando Desoto was a 16th-century Spanish conquistador born on October 21, 1496 in Spain. He is best known for being the first documented person to cross the Mississippi River while searching for gold and silver. Desoto's expedition was the first to explore the southeastern United States and he is credited with opening up the region to Spanish colonization.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	October 21, 1496
Birth Place	Spain
Age	523 YEARS OLD
Died On	May 21, 1542 (age 45)
Birth Sign	Libra

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

16th-century Spanish conquistador who was the first documented person to cross the Mississippi River while searching for gold and silver.

Before Fame

He first sailed to America in 1514 with the governor of Panama.

Trivia

He explored North America looking for a passage to China and reserves of gold.

Family Life

His parents were hidalgos, a form of non-titled nobility. He married Isabel de Bobadilla in 1537.

Associated With

He asked Charles V for control of Guatemala, but was given governorship of Cuba instead.

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