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Which spanish explorer discovered Florida while looking for the fountain of youth?
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The state discovered on Easter by ponce de leon who was looking for the fountain of youth?
Florida
Who is the spanish explorer who looked foer the fountain of youth?
Juan Ponce de Leon was looking for the fountain of youth but stumbled across Florida
In 1513 ponce de leon discovered what is know today as?
He discovered St. Augustine, Florida while looking for Bimini to find the fountain of youth
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.
Who did Ponce De Leon explored for?
He was a Spanish conquistador who, while looking for something called the Fountain of Youth, discovered and named Florida.
What is Ponce De leon known for?
Juan Ponce de Leon (1460-1521)He was famous for his search for the fabled "Fountain of Youth" near Bimini and for his discovery of Florida (which he named for the Easter feast of flowers). He also discovered the Bahama Channel, which provided a shorter route between Cuba and Europe.
What was the founder of Florida looking for when he discovered Florida?
well the discovery of Florida was just an accident. Ponce De Leon was the founder and he was in search for thefountain of youth. Legend says that if you drink from the fountain you will stay in your youth days for eternity.
Why was Florida settled by the Spanish?
the spanish settled Florida to safeguard treasure fleets
What was ponce de leon looking for and what did he find?
he was looking for the fountain of youth and found florida
What was Juan Ponce de León known for?
he was a great explorer looking for the fountain of youth.
What was the explorer Juan ponce DE Leon known for?
he went looking for the Fountain of Youth
What did ponce de leon find in Florida?
he found the timucua Indians and they were very tall.also,he found alligators,and ST.AUGUSTINE. He also found a river,but I forgot the name of it so please help he out people thanks this sentence is coming from fooferiz!
