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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.
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Which country claimed the land that Zebulon Pike explored in 1807?
Spain
Who explored and claimed state of Florida for Spain?
Juan Ponce de León explored and claimed the state of Florida for Spain in 1513. He was the first European to set foot on the land, which he named "La Florida" due to its lush vegetation and the timing of his arrival during the Easter season, known as "Pascua Florida" in Spanish. Ponce de León's expedition marked the beginning of Spanish interest and colonization in the region.
Which nation had explored the greatest amount of land in the new world by 1600?
Spain explored and claimed the largest amount of land in the New World by 1600.
How did Spain establish territorial claims in the Caribbean and south America by conquistadors?
They explored it and claimed the land.
What country claimed the land on the Florida peninsula?
The initial European power that claimed the Florida peninsula was Spain. Spain ceded it to the United States and it became a state in 1845.
What country did De Soto work for and why was he famous?
He worked for Spain. He explored and claimed lots of land in the American Southwest.
What country claimed Georgia?
Spain claimed the land south of Georgia.
Who was the famous Spanish explorer who claimed to have discovered America?
Many Thought it was Barthalomuel Diaz,But Columbus Was The First Person To claim Land For Spain,Also Portugal. Bartolomeu Diaz was a Portuguese explorer who sailed under the Portuguese flag, so there is no way he could have claimed any land for Spain. So indeed it is Columbus who was the first to claim land for Spain.
Who claimed land explored by Henry Hudson?
he did
What is ponce de leon's year of voyage?
Ponce de León embarked on his most notable voyage in 1513, when he explored the coast of Florida. He was searching for the Fountain of Youth, a legendary spring said to restore youth. This expedition marked the first European contact with Florida, and he claimed the land for Spain.
What are the names of 3 countries who claimed land in North America?
Spain (Florida and Texas) , Russia (Alaska), Britain (NE Colonies)
Why Spain explored the new world?
Spain explored the New world to search and find gold. It was also explored for the sake of claiming more land.
