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Juan Ponce de Leon was the first Spaniard to reach Florida in 1513.
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Juan Ponce de Leon started his journey to Florida in 1513 , but went to colonize it in 1521.
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.
San Juan Puerto Rico.