What event did de Soto play a significant role in?
The French Revolution
The Fall of Berlin Wall
Pizarro's Conquest of the Inca Empire
The discovery of California Gold Rush
Answer
De Soto played a significant role in Pizarro's Conquest of the Inca Empire, which began in 1532. He served as Pizarro's second-in-command and was instrumental in the capture of the Inca capital of Cuzco in 1533. He later led a series of expeditions into the interior of the empire, searching for gold and silver. He died in 1542 while leading an expedition to Florida.
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What was de Soto before he became an explorer?
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