Juan Ponce de Leon's benefactor was Christopher Columbus. Ponce de Leon was a Spanish explorer and conquistador who received support and funding from Columbus for his expeditions to the New World. Columbus facilitated Ponce de Leon's connections with the Spanish crown and sponsored his exploratory voyages.
Juan Ponce de Leon is known for being the first European to discover Florida in 1513. His exploration of this area opened up new lands for future colonization and settlement by the Spanish. Additionally, his search for the Fountain of Youth has become a well-known legend that has contributed to the mystique surrounding early exploration of the Americas.
Ponce de Leon wore a feather on his hat as a symbol of his social status and to showcase his bravery and achievements in the New World. Feathers were commonly worn by Spanish explorers and conquerors during the Age of Exploration as a sign of prestige and nobility.
Ponce de Leon's purpose of exploration was primarily to find gold, land, and resources for Spain. He is also famously known for his quest to find the Fountain of Youth in the New World.
Ponce de León's expedition to Florida in 1513 was funded by the Spanish Crown, specifically King Ferdinand II of Aragon. The voyage was part of Spain's efforts to explore and claim new territories in the New World.
He discovered Florida
he wanted to discover new land
Christopher Columbus!
ponce de leon was searching for a new world
to conquer the new world
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.
September 1493
he wanted money
no but he discoverd a new world
ponce de leon
Juan Ponce de Leon
He went to the New World and never saw Europe again.