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.
1513
Juan Ponce de Leon was the first Spaniard to reach Florida in 1513.
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
1513-1515
in year of 1513
I think it was November 12th, 1513
in year of 1513
Juan ponce De Leon's journey began on 1513
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The explorer that gave Florida its name was Ponce de Leon. He gave it the name Pascua Florida that means "feast of flowers" in Spanish since he found it around Easter.