When he heard about something called a Fountain of Youth, an item that make one younger which he never found. You would have too have the water too get youger.
never
the 1500
1513-1515
king Ferdinand
1493
Spain
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.
Spain
Juan Ponce de León's exploration of Florida was funded by the Spanish crown. He sailed under the authority of King Ferdinand II of Aragon.
first landed on Florida
Columbus and Juan Ponce de León.
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.