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Juan Ponce de Leon was a Spanish explorer. He was in search of the Fountain of Youth which was a big myth in Europe back then. He first landed in Florida claiming it for Spain and gave it the name it has today. He aslo conquered Puerto Rico and established San Juan. He died in 1521, he was shot by an arrow then brought to Havana, Cuba and died there.
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Which spaniard explored Florida?
Juan Ponce de Leon was the first Spaniard to reach Florida in 1513.
What is Juan Ponce De Leon's father name?
Juan Ponce de León's father's name was Juan Ponce de León y Figueroa.
Who explored Florida?
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What is Juan Ponce de Leon's nationality?
Juan Ponce de Leon was a Spanish explorer.
Who was Juan Ponce de Leon's funded by?
Juan Ponce De Leon was self funded.
Who sent Juan ponce de leon?
Spain funded Juan ponce de leon!!
Juan Ponce De Leon claims Florida for Spain?
Juan Ponce de Leon
Where is his Juan Ponce de León descendants?
Juan Ponce De León's descendants are in Puerto Rico.
Was Juan Ponce de León Catholic?
Yes, Juan Ponce de Leon was a Spanish Catholic.
Who is Mary Ponce de Leon?
Juan Ponce De Leon's wife. Juan Ponce De Leon was a famous explorer who found the Fountain of Youth!
How many children did Ponce De Leon have?
Juan Ponce de Leon had one daughter, Juana Ponce de Leon, with his wife, Leonor. He had a grandson, Juan Ponce de Leon II, and a great-grandson, Juan Ponce de Leon y Loayza.
When did Juan Ponce de León II die?
Juan Ponce de León II died in 1591.
