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Dec 2, 1500
Birth
Hernando De Soto was born in the 1500s. Month and day is unknown -
Apr 11, 1514
Start Of Expedition
Hernando De Soto leaves Spain to explore the Atlantic -
May 8, 1514
Adventure
De Soto traveled to West Indies. -
Dec 7, 1521
Promotion
Hernando had become Captain De Soto -
Dec 7, 1524
Adventure
The captain took part in the conquest of Nicaragua -
Aug 1, 1532
Adventure
De Soto sent two ships to report on gold sightings in the pacific coast.Month and date is unknown. -
Dec 6, 1532
Adventure
De Soto discovers South America.Month and date is unknown -
May 25, 1539
LandHo!
De Soto landed south of todays Tampa Bay. -
Oct 7, 1540
AMBUSH!
Choctaw indians ambush De Soto's men at mabila -
May 21, 1542
Death
Hernando De Soto died of a fever on May 21, 1542. His men went home empty handed
