Hernando de Soto By charlesw191199 Oct 21, 1496 When Hernando de Soto was born In Jerez de los caballeros, Spain Jan 10, 1514 Sails to Darien, Panama Aug 14, 1514 Hernando de Soto left his family Moved to Seville, Spain Nov 14, 1524 Hernando de Soto takes part of the conquest of Nicaragua Jul 6, 1531 Pizarro and De Soto begin the conquest of Peru Conquered the Inca Feb 28, 1532 Hernando de Soto's army left Puna Sep 12, 1536 Returned to Spain with Inca treasure Oct 6, 1537 Sent to North America to conquer what is now Florida Jul 28, 1539 De Soto, 600 soldiers, and 100 servants landed in Tampa Bay,Florida Jun 17, 1541 Hernando de Soto reaches the Mississippi May 21, 1542 When Hernando de Soto died He died of a sickness