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Hernando de Soto was born in Spain, around 1500.
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He became involved in Francisco Pizarro's conquest of the Inca Empire in Peru (1531–1533), to get more wealth.
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After achieving great wealth in the Americas, de Soto returned to Spain and married Isabel de Bobadilla
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In 1539, he led an expedition to explore and colonize Florida and other parts of North America, seeking gold and other riches.
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He became the first European to discover the Mississippi River, marking a significant event in Europe.
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De Soto died of fever near the Mississippi River in 1542. He brought glory and wealth back to Spain through his expeditions.
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