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∙ 12y agoFrancisco Coronado
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∙ 10y agoI think its cornando :)
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∙ 7y agoFrancisco Vasques de Coronado
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It is Amerigo Vespucci
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Which Spanish explorer landed on the peninsula of Florida in 1513?
In 1513, Ponce de Leon discovered explored Florida, which he claimed for Spain. It is believed that he landed near St. Augustine in March of 1513.
Why was 1513 a significant year for the history of Florida?
juan ponce de leon, a spanish explorer, discovered Florida at Easter
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.
What Spanish explorer discovered Puerto Rico and Florida?
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.
Who named the state of florida?
The peninsula was 'discovered' on Palm Sunday 1513 by the explorer Ponce de Leon and named, in Spanish, Pascua Florida. Literally Flowering Easter
Is Florida a spanish name?
Yes. Florida was the first place in America to be discovered. It was discovered by the Spaniard Juan Ponce de Leon in 1513 during Easter, known by the Spanish as Pascua Florida or Flowery Easter. Florida means flowery.
Which explorer discovered florida?
The explorer that gave Florida its name was Ponce de Leon. He gave it the name Pascua Florida that means "feast of flowers" in Spanish since he found it around Easter.
Who discovered La Florida?
La Florida was discovered by Ponce de Leon. He discovered it late March of 1513 and claimed it for Spain.
Who were Two men who explored Florida were?
In 1513 Ponce de Leon set foot in Florida as a Spanish explorer. In 1539, Hernando de Soto arrived in search of gold and silver.
Did ponce de leon reach Florida before or after the spanish conquestof Mexico?
Ponce de Leon discovered Florida in 1513; Mexico was conquered by Hernan Cortes in 1521.
What explorer is credited for finding Florida?
I believe it was Ponce de León in 1513
When was Sanibel discovered?
Sanibel was discovered in 1513 by Spanish explorers, but they were met by the Native American Calusa tribe, who had settled on Sanibel and much of Southwest Florida as far as 2500 years ago.
