Explorer - Blaine

By cmcgeh
  • Birth
    Dec 2, 1500

    Birth

    Hernando De Soto was born in the 1500s. Month and day is unknown
  • Start Of Expedition
    Apr 11, 1514

    Start Of Expedition

    Hernando De Soto leaves Spain to explore the Atlantic
  • Adventure
    May 8, 1514

    Adventure

    De Soto traveled to West Indies.
  • Promotion
    Dec 7, 1521

    Promotion

    Hernando had become Captain De Soto
  • Adventure
    Dec 7, 1524

    Adventure

    The captain took part in the conquest of Nicaragua
  • Adventure
    Aug 1, 1532

    Adventure

    De Soto sent two ships to report on gold sightings in the pacific coast.Month and date is unknown.
  • Adventure
    Dec 6, 1532

    Adventure

    De Soto discovers South America.Month and date is unknown
  • LandHo!
    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
  • Death
    May 21, 1542

    Death

    Hernando De Soto died of a fever on May 21, 1542. His men went home empty handed