Ponce de Leon established a Spanish presence at what is now St. Augustine, Florida. He first landed there in 1513.
yes
Juan Ponce de Leon
Ponce de Leon claimed Florida for Spain during his expedition in 1513.
The Spaniard Pope of Spain (Alexander VI) sent him over to voyage for new land.
gold and to claim land for Spain and the fountain of youth
Spain established territorial claims in North America by failing their mission.
What lands did Spain claim
oil
No, He did not, He explored.
Spain was able to claim land by exploring and defeating any resistance from the indigenous tribes. Additionally, by being located on the Iberian Peninsula, they were in the ideal location to launch an invasion of the Americas.
When did the Celts first claim land in Spain
He wanted to claim land and gold for Spain and discover the Fountain of Youth. The Fountain of Youth was a legendary spring that made its drinker young and live eternal.