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Hernando De Soto

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    (1496-May 21, 1542)
    Took part in the conquest of Panama
    First European to conquer Florida and the Southeast United States

Why he might be annoying:

    He was known for being vicious and brutal against the Native Americans.
    His troops raped women, captured Native Americans and looted villages.
    He was in favor of slave trade.
    He killed the ruler of the Incas, Atahuapla, during an expedition in Peru.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was the first European to conquer Florida.
    He was elected governor of Cuba.
    He was known as a great leader and fighter.
    He died on an expedition.

Credit: Orange Squirrel


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 21 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 13 Votes: 23.08% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 26 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 27 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 15 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 70.59% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 14 Votes: 78.57% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 52 Votes: 63.46% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 36 Votes: 72.22% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 40 Votes: 67.50% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 98 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 74 Votes: 58.11% Annoying