Did Hernando de soto defeat Florida for the spanish crown?

Hernando de Soto did not defeat Florida for the Spanish crown in a conventional sense; rather, he led an expedition through the region from 1539 to 1542 in search of wealth and a route to the Pacific. Although he claimed parts of the southeastern United States for Spain, his expedition faced significant challenges, including conflicts with Native American tribes and harsh conditions. De Soto's journey did not result in the establishment of a permanent Spanish settlement in Florida, and he died during the expedition without achieving his goals.