Where did de Soto die?
On the banks of the Mississippi River
In Spain, his homeland
In Mexico during a battle
In Peru due to a disease
Answer
De Soto died on the banks of the Mississippi River in 1542. He was a Spanish explorer who led an expedition through Florida and the southeastern United States. He was searching for gold and a passage to Asia. His expedition was the first European expedition to reach the Mississippi River. De Soto died of a fever while his expedition was camped on the banks of the river.
Conquering the Unknown: The Adventures of Hernando de Soto
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