Juan Ponce de Leon was sent by Spain to reach what is now the United States in 1513. He failed the mission, however he claimed present day Florida for Spain
Ponce de Leon was founder of the legendary Fountain of Youth which has been preserved archeologically in Florida where people can drink from the fountain thought to be the one found by de Leon.
La Florida was discovered by Ponce de Leon. He discovered it late March of 1513 and claimed it for Spain.
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Juan Ponce de Leon first came to Florida in 1513. In 1521 de Leon later returned to perform a permanent settlement. The Native Americans didn't like that idea so they declared war. Juan Ponce de Leon was injured in the leg forcing him to retreat to the nearby island of Cuba where he died from his injury.
Juan ponce de leon
In 1513, Ponce de Leon discovered explored Florida, which he claimed for Spain. It is believed that he landed near St. Augustine in March of 1513.
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Juan Ponce de Leon was sent by Spain to reach what is now the United States in 1513. He failed the mission, however he claimed present day Florida for Spain
Ponce de Leon was founder of the legendary Fountain of Youth which has been preserved archeologically in Florida where people can drink from the fountain thought to be the one found by de Leon.
Ponce de Leon claimed Florida for Spain during his expedition in 1513.
Juan Ponce de Leon discovered Florida in 1513. He came to shore near St. Augustine on April 2, 1513 and claimed the territory for Spain.
La Florida was discovered by Ponce de Leon. He discovered it late March of 1513 and claimed it for Spain.
Juan Ponce de Leon
Juan Ponce de Leon
Juan Ponce de Leon
he clammed land, brought information for maps, he killed the native americans, and established a settlement.He also discovered the founytain of youth in florida in 1513