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Juan Ponce de Leon was the first Spaniard to reach Florida in 1513.
first landed on Florida
Juan Ponce de Leon is known for being the first European to discover Florida in 1513. His exploration of this area opened up new lands for future colonization and settlement by the Spanish. Additionally, his search for the Fountain of Youth has become a well-known legend that has contributed to the mystique surrounding early exploration of the Americas.
Juan Ponce de León's exploration of Florida was funded by the Spanish crown, specifically King Ferdinand of Spain. Ponce de León received the commission to explore and settle the region in the early 16th century.
Ponce De Leon sailed back to Florida in 1521, where the native Americans attacked him and his crew. Ponce De Leon was struck by an arrow and severly wounded. After what was left of the crew sailed back to Cuba, Juan Ponce De Leon died of his wounds soon after.