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No one. Puerto Rico had just gained autonomy from Spain just before the Spanish-American War broke out. The United States occupied Puerto Rico during the brief war. Spain ceded the territory to the United States in 1898. Puerto Rico remains a territory of the United States (by consent of the Puerto Rican electorate) to this day.
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∙ 13y agoPonce de Leon was made the governor of the colony by the Spanish crown. Columbus was upset over this because he felt the governorship belonged to him. He wasn't considered a success by the crown. He always thought he had acutally landed in India.
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General Nelson Miles, US Army during the Spanish American War.
The United States in 1898.
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What year was Puerto Rico found?
Puerto Rico was founded in 1493, which was Ponce De Leon's second voyage.puerto rico was founded by Christopher Columbus in 1493.
What European country claimed Puerto Rico in 1493?
Spain, and the explorer was Christopher Columbus in 1493.
When was Puerto Rico officially formed?
Established in 1493.
When was Puerto Rico was claimed by Christopher Colombo?
In 1493.
How long was Puerto Rico slave of Spain?
Puerto Rico was a colony of Spain from 1493 to 1898. 405 years.
When did puerto rico become a territory?
Never. Puerto Rico was claimed by Spain in 1493. The United States took Puerto Rico from Spain as part of the settlement of the Spanish-American War in 1898. Puerto Rico has been a US territory ever since.
When was Puerto Rico discoverd?
On 19 November 1493 by Christopher Columbus.
When did Ponce de Leon travel to Puerto Rico?
In September 1493.
Is Puerto Rico an old country?
For the Western World it dates to 1493.
Who were the first explorers to discover Puerto Rico?
Christopher Columbus in 1493.
What is the name of the people living in Puerto Rico at Columbus arrival in 1493?
The Taino lived in Puerto Rico before Christopher Columbus came.
Is Puerto Rico a European colony?
It was a Spanish Colony from 1493 until 1898.
