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when was hernando de soto alive
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Why is hernando de soto important to Georgia’s history? What was their legacy (this should be at least 3 sentences

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Hernando de Soto was alive from 1496 to 1542.
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Hernando de Soto is important to Georgia's history because he was the first European explorer to enter the region in 1540. His expedition marked the beginning of European involvement in the area. De Soto's legacy in Georgia also includes his exploration of the interior, which greatly expanded European knowledge of the geography and resources of the southeastern United States. Additionally, his expedition brought devastating consequences for the native populations, as the encounter led to violent conflicts and the spread of diseases.