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Why was Ponce de Leon the governor of Puerto Rico?

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Perhaps the King felt that Christopher Columbus had better things to do.

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When was Juan ponce De Leon Governor of Puerto Rico?

In 1509.


What did Ponce de Leon do as governor?

He managed the earliest settlement of Puerto Rico.


What official position did ponce DE Leon hold in Puerto Rico?

Juan Ponce de Leon was governor of Puerto Rico from 1508 - 1511 and from 1515 - 1519 by appointment from the Spanish Crown.


Was Juan Ponce de Leon the governor of Puerto Rico?

Yes, he was the 31 governor, starting in 1509.


Who was the second governor of Puerto Rico?

The first governor of Puerto Rico was Juan Ponce de Leon.


Who was on Christopher Columbus' 2nd voyage and was governor of Puerto Rico?

Juan Ponce de Leon


What did Juan Ponce de Leon do for a job?

He was a Spanish soldier, Governor of Puerto Rico and explorer.


What year did pone de leon discover Puerto Rico?

Ponce De Leon did not discover Puerto Rico. It was Christopher Columbus who landed on the North Coast of the island during his second trip to the new world in 1493. Ponce De Leon was on one of the many ships that came with this second expedition. Fifthteen years later Ponce De Leon lead an expedition to the island and founded the first town calling it Caparra.


Who was the 1st governor in Puerto rico?

JUan Ponce de Leon, who also discovered the State of Florida.


When did Juan ponce de leon become govenor?

Juan Ponce de Leon was appointed the governor of Puerto Rico in 1509. He left this position in 1511 due to political reasons. Leon was also the same person who conquered Peurto Rico and established a Spanish colony there before he became governor.


Who conquered the island of puerto rico and served as its first governor from 1509-1512?

Juan Ponce de Leon.


What famous Hispanic was on Columbus's 2nd trip and later became the governor of Puerto Rico?

Ponce de Leon.