first European to explore Florida.
Ponce de Leon
The first European country that was in control of Florida was Spain. The conquistador was Juan Ponce de Leon. He landed in Florida in 1513.
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Spain IS an European country so no European country explored it. People settled there thousands of years ago .
Ponce de LeonPonce de Leon explored Florida looking for the Fountain of Youth.
He was the first European to explore Florida, searching for the Fountain of Youth.
No, Juan Ponce de León was not the first European to explore the area now known as Florida. Other explorers such as the Spanish may have visited the area before him. However, Ponce de León is often credited with leading the first known European expedition to Florida in 1513.
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