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Puerto Rico was discovered by Europeans on November 19, 1493 by Christopher Columbus.
Florida was discovered by Europeans on April 2, 1513 by Juan Ponce de Leon. He was also the Governor of Puerto Rico.
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∙ 8y agoExplorer Ponce de Leon sailed from Puerto Rico around the coast of Florida in the 1500s.
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Which Spanish's explorer sailed from Puerto Rico around the cost of Florida?
Ponce de Leon is the explorer who sailed from Puerto Rico around the coast of Florida in the 1500s.
Who explored and claimed land for Spain in Florida?
Ponce de León is the spanish explorer who founded the oldest settlement in Puerto Rico and later discovered Florida (1513) while searching for the mythical fountain of youth.
Who was the explorer that discovered Puerto rico?
Christopher Columbus
Did Juan ponce de leon discover Puerto Rico?
No! Christopher Columbus was the one that discovered Puerto Rico in 1492 under the Spanish government sponsorship (he was born in Geneva, Italy). However, Juan Ponce de Leon was the first governor of Puerto Rico, appointed by the Spanish government.
Do Florida and Puerto Rico have differences?
Yes. Florida speaks mainly English when Puerto Rico speaks mainly Spanish.
Who explored Florida while looking for the gold and th fountain of youth?
Ponce de Leon was the Spanish explorer who discovered Florida in 1513 and searched for the legendary fountain of youth. The Fountain of Youth was a spring that was believed to restore a person to their youth if they drank its water.
What spanish explorer once conquered Puerto Rico?
Ponce de Leon
What were Juan Ponce De Leons accomplishments?
Juan Ponce de Leon, a Spanish explorer and conquistador, was the first person to create a settlement in Puerto Rico and he also helped lead the exploration of Florida. He is associated with the myth of the Fountain of Youth.
What is the spanish speaking us territory?
Puerto Rico is a Spanish-speaking territory of the United States. It is a Caribbean island located southeast of Florida. The official languages of Puerto Rico are Spanish and English.
What did juan ponce de leon discover on his voyage?
He discovered Puerto Rico and Florida
Who is the Spanish explorer who discovered the island of Puerto Rico?
The Taino Indians were in Puerto Rico when the Europeans arrived. The archeological evidence indicates that Indians were already there in 2000 BCE and he (Christopher Columbus) claimed both the land and the Indians which he enslaved on his second voyage in 1493.
What did Juan Ponce de Leon do for a job?
He was a Spanish soldier, Governor of Puerto Rico and explorer.
