Hernando Collection (#4)

DE SOTO: NATIVE AMERICAN FAMILY, 1539. A family of Florida Native Americans captured by Hernando de Soto and his exploring party in 1539. Wood engraving, American, 19th century, after Felix O.C

DE SOTO (c1496-1542). Hernando De Soto. Spanish explorer in America. De Soto at Tampa Bay, Florida, 1539. Steel engraving, American, 1853, after a drawing by Seth Eastman

DE SOTO: FLORIDA, 1539. Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto at Tampa Bay, Florida, in 1539. Steel engraving, American, 1853, after a drawing by Seth Eastman

HERNANDO de SOTO (1500-1542). Colored Spanish engraving, 1728

HERNANDO de SOTO (1500-1542). Spanish colored engraving, 18th century

HERNANDO CORTES (1485-1547). Spanish conqueror of Mexico. Color engraving, 19th century, after an illustration from Antonio de Solis y Ribadeneiras Historia de la Conquista de Mejico, 1684

MAP: ATLANTIC VOYAGES. Map showing the routes of the major European voyages of discovery, from Leif Ericsson (1001) to Henry Hudson (1610)

HERNANDO DE SOTO (c1500-1542). Spanish explorer in America. Spanish painting

De Soto & Mississippi
Hernando de Soto discovers the Mississippi

Hernando Cortes / Thevet
HERNANDO CORTES Spanish conqueror of Mexico

Hernando Cortes / Larmessi
HERNANDO CORTES Spanish conqueror of Mexico

Hernando Cortes / 1884 Eng
HERNANDO CORTES Spanish conquistador

Cortes (Holl)
HERNANDO CORTES Spanish conquistador in Mexico

Cortes (Liebig)
HERNANDO CORTES Spanish conquistador who conquered Mexico, carried out other expeditions yet died peacefully on his estates in Spain. Date: 1485-1547

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"Hernando: A Conqueror's Journey through Mexico and Beyond" Step back in time to TENOCHTITLAN (MEXICO CITY) during the Spanish Conquest. Hernando, a brave and determined explorer, embarked on an extraordinary adventure that would shape history forever. Witness the Burial of De Soto on the Mississippi, as Hernando de Villafane, a Spanish commander and alderman, pays tribute to his fallen comrade. The conquest of new lands was not without sacrifice. Join Hernan Cortes in Zempuala during The Conquest of Mexico (1519-21), where he strategizes with unwavering determination. His encounters with indigenous peoples were both awe-inspiring and challenging. Experience the triumphs and tribulations of the Conquest of Mexico as Hernandez Cortes fearlessly leads his troops into uncharted territories. This 16th-century Spanish conquistador left an indelible mark on history. Marvel at Cortes' historic meeting with Aztec Emperor Montezuma in 1519. Their encounter shaped the destiny of two great civilizations - a pivotal moment forever etched in our collective memory. Discover the Submission of Atahualpa through a vividly colored engraving from 1807. Witness how Hernando de Soto's exploration led him to encounter this significant event, showcasing his relentless pursuit for knowledge. Follow Hernando de Soto's footsteps as he explores new frontiers beyond Mexico. From Peru to San Miguel de Piura, witness his dedication by overseeing construction of the first Christian church - leaving an enduring legacy behind. Hernando's journey was one filled with courage, ambition, and discovery. As we delve into his remarkable exploits across continents and cultures alike, let us remember this intrepid explorer who dared to venture into unknown realms - shaping our world as we know it today.