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He once said "Anteater to poison arrow make yum-yum!"
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Lucia Torres
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∙ 13y ago1492Fought in the Spanish campaigns to defeat the Moors.1493Volunteered to sail with Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the "New World". Then returned to Spain for several years.1502Returned to Hispaniola with Nicolás de Ovando, newly appointed Governor.1504Appointed frontier governor after crushing a Tainos rebellion on the island. He was given a large land grant and labor with which to farm.1505Established a new town, Salvaleon. Married Leonora and had three daughters and one son.1508First official expedition to Puerto Rico.1509Ponce de Leon returned to Hispaniola.August 14, Appointed Governor of Puerto Rico. Returned to the island with his family.1511Succeeded by Juan Ceron as Governor of Puerto Rico.1513Set out to discover new lands. April 2, sighted land thought to be another island. Named it La Florida in honor of the Easter season which the Spaniards called Pascua Florida or Festival of Flowers.Claimed "La Florida" for Spain.The precise landing spot is unclear although many historians believe it was St. Augustine.Discovered the Gulf Stream.Sailed south around the tip of Florida then up the west coast exploring further.Returned to Puerto Rico.1514Returned to Spain. First Conquistador to receive the honor of Knighthood and a personal coat of arms from King Ferdinand. Documented discoveries and added to the Padron Real, the official navigation chart used by Spanish Captains.New contract drawn up confirming Ponce de Leon's rights to settle and govern La Florida.1515Left Spain to return to Puerto Rico. Restored as Governor.1521Organized what would be his last expedition back to La Florida. He was shot by a Calusa brave with a poisoned arrow. The expedition sailed to Havana, Cuba where he died.
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∙ 14y agoI think one thing that he said of when he was on his ship sailing
i don't know if he even really did
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What are some famous explorers that explored Florida?
Ponce De Leon was the first to step in Florida.
What kind of tools did Juan Ponce De Leon use?
The Spanish Juan Ponce de Leon used many Spanish items such as a conquistador helm, just a basic sword, and some food and supplies.
Who Shot Juan Ponce de Leon?
Ponce de León was injured by a poisoned arrow to the shoulder, or perhaps in the thigh as some historians state. Perhaps the best answer would be to state simply that he was shot in Florida and died in Havana.
What are some facts about Juan Ponce De Leon?
he was conquered and made puerto rico's governor in 1508
What foods did juan ponce de leon eat?
Ponce de leon drink sour milk and eat cow ha ha $$$$
What year did ponce de leon go to Florida?
Some people say it is 1513 but his full name is Juan Ponce de Leon
What are some famous explorers that explored Florida?
Ponce De Leon was the first to step in Florida.
What are some of Juan Ponce de Leon's destinations?
Florida and the Fountain of Youth
What are some things in Florida that begin with the letter J?
juan ponce de leon
What kind of tools did Juan Ponce De Leon use?
The Spanish Juan Ponce de Leon used many Spanish items such as a conquistador helm, just a basic sword, and some food and supplies.
Who are some famous Spanish floridians?
there is juan ponce de leon he found the state Florida
What was the supplies that Juan de leon ponce need for his voyage?
Juan Ponce De Leon needed supplies for his voyage FYI (for your information) put up some answers I'm doing a project on him don't be so selfish gosh
Where did juan ponce de leon sail?
well first he sailed to Florida then some other places
What were some obstacles for Juan Ponce de Leon?
Indians ambushed him and got shot in the thigh by an arrow.
Who did Juan ponce deleon sail with?
Juan Ponce De Leon sailed with Christopher Columbus on many different occasions for many different expeditions. Some expeditions even to Japan...& of course Florida.
Who Shot Juan Ponce de Leon?
Ponce de León was injured by a poisoned arrow to the shoulder, or perhaps in the thigh as some historians state. Perhaps the best answer would be to state simply that he was shot in Florida and died in Havana.
Did Juan Ponce De Leon bring back some native Americans?
actually many after he was governor of Florida
