Soto Collection

Burial of De Soto on the Mississippi
Spanish soldiers lower the wrapped body of Hernando De Soto into the Mississippi River. A soldier holds a torch as a priest reads from the Bible

Hotel de Soto, Savannah, Georgia, USA
Hotel de Soto, on the corner of Liberty Street and Whitaker Street, Savannah, Georgia, USA. Date: 1904

Portrait of Hernando De Soto, showing Spanish Armour of 16th century, c1520-1540, (1937). Hernando de Soto (c1500-1542) Spanish explorer and conquistador

Construction of the first Christian church in San Miguel de Piura (Peru), city founded by Pizarro in 1532 and the battle that Hernando de Soto had with the Indians, engraving, 1726

Valle de Valdeon - Leon, north west Spain
Valle de Valdeon - Soto de Valdeaon - Leon, north west Spain - west of Santander. Date: circa 1920s

Maria Pita - Spanish heroine
Maria Pita (Maria Mayor Fernandez de Camara y Pita) (1565-1643). Spanish heroine. Philip II awarded her the rank of ensign for the defense of Corunna against the attack of the English Armada in 1589

Choanji Temple, Hokane, Japan
Choanji Temple - a temple of the Soto school of Zen Buddhism in the Sengokuhara area of Hakone. Established in 1356 in a quiet area at the base of a hill

The Skyway Bridge over the Gulf of Mexico with the reds and oranges of the sunrise in the sky. Date: 26-07-2014

De Soto Attacks the Alabama Fort
Hernando De Soto attacks a fortified town in Alabama in 1540. Various artillery fires towards the towns defences, as cavalry from various positions around the town ride forward. Date: 1540

Burial of Hernando De Soto (The frieze in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol), 1860-1873. Found in the collection of United States Capitol rotunda

Hernando de Soto, (1496-1542), 1920s
Hernando de Soto was a governor of the Fernandina island of Cuba and arrived on the 7th of June 1538, finding the people dismayed by the constant pirate attacks

Tombs of Lord Asano, Takumino Kami and Lady Asano, Japan
The Graveyard of Sengaku-ji - burial place of Asano Naganori (1667-1701) - the daimyo of the Ako Domain in Japan (Takumi no Kami). Also buried here was his wife

Hawaii, Kauai, Hanapepe, Soto Zen Temple Zensuji Exterior With Flower Garden

Submission of Atahualpa. Colored engraving, 1807
Atahualpa (1497-1533). Inca Emperor. Submission of the last Inca emperor to the spanish embassy of Francisco Pizarro, led by Hernando de Soto. Colored engraving, 1807

Hernando de Soto (c. 1496 / 1497A?i?1542). Spanish explorer an
Hernando de Soto (c.1496/1497A?i?1542). Spanish explorer and conquistador. Was the first European documented to have crossed the Mississippi River. Colored engraving

Hernando de Soto - Kramer
Hernando de Soto (?1496 - 1542) - Spanish explorer and conquistador

Hernando De Soto
HERNANDO DE SOTO Spanish explorer. Discovered the Mississippi river

Hotel de Soto - Locust at 11th Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Located in the heart of Downtown with its theatres, Business and Shopping Centre within a minutes walk... Date: 1941

Submission of Atahualpa. Engraving, 1807
Atahualpa (1497-1533). Inca Emperor. Submission of the last Inca emperor to the spanish embassy of Francisco Pizarro, led by Hernando de Soto. Engraving, 1807

Graves of the 47 Ronin, Sengaku-ji, Soto Zen Buddhist temple
The graves of Asano Takumi no Kami Naganori and the Forty-seven Ronin at Sengaku-ji, a Soto Zen Buddhist temple located in the Takanawa neighborhood of Minato-ku

SOTO, Hernando de (1499-1542). Spanish explorer and conquistador. Engraving

Bernardo Soto
BERNARDO SOTO President of Costa Rica 1885 - 89 Date: 1854 - 1931

Confrontation between Hernando de Soto and Incans before the Battle of Caxamalca, 1531
CONQUEST OF INCA EMPIRE. Confrontation between Hernando de Soto and Incans before the Battle of Caxamalca, 1531, where the Spanish killed 4000 Incans. Line engraving by Theodore de Bry, 1590

Fernando de Soto (c1496-1542) Spanish explorer and conquistador born at Xeres (Jerez) de los Caballeros, Estramadura, Spain

CONQUEST OF INCA EMPIRE. / nConfrontation between Hernando de Soto and Incans before
CONQUEST OF INCA EMPIRE. /nConfrontation between Hernando de Soto and Incans before the Battle of Caxamalca, 1531, where the Spanish killed 4000 Incans./nLine engraving by Theodore de Bry, 1590

Hotel De Soto, Savannah. Date c1900

Desoto Firedome 8

De Soto & Mississippi
Hernando de Soto discovers the Mississippi

Perimeter wall at Eiheiji Temple, headquarters of Soto sect of Zen Buddhism, in Fukui, Japan, Asia

De Soto as an Envoy 1532
Pizarro sends Ferdinand de Soto as an envoy to ask Atahualpa to meet him at Caxamalca. Pizarro and Atahualpa meet the next day

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"Soto: A Journey Through History and Culture" Embark on a captivating journey through time and across continents with the name "Soto. " From the burial of De Soto on the mighty Mississippi to the elegant Hotel de Soto in Savannah, Georgia, this name carries tales of adventure and heritage. Traveling further west, we find ourselves in Valle de Valdeon, Leon, where nature's beauty intertwines with Spanish traditions. Meanwhile, Maria Pita stands as a symbol of bravery and resilience in Spain's history. Venturing eastward to Japan, Choanji Temple in Hokane reveals spiritual tranquility while the tombs of Lord Asano and Lady Asano speak volumes about honor and loyalty. In South America lies San Miguel de Piura - witness to the construction of Peru's first Christian church. This city founded by explorers echoes stories of faith and devotion. The submission of Atahualpa depicted in an enchanting colored engraving takes us back to ancient times when cultures collided. Hernando de Soto himself emerges as a prominent figure among these encounters - a Spanish explorer whose legacy lives on. And let us not forget the breathtaking Skyway Bridge over the Gulf of Mexico at sunrise; its vibrant hues mirror our fascination with all things "Soto. " Through battles fought at Alabama Fort or moments captured by Kramer's lens, "Soto" remains etched into history books as a testament to human triumphs and connections that transcend borders. Join us as we unravel more mysteries behind this evocative name - one that encompasses exploration, courage, spirituality, culture, architecture, artistry. . The story continues.