Juan Ponce de León named his discovery "La Florida," which translates to "the flowery land." He named it in 1513 during his exploration of the region, likely due to the lush vegetation and blooming flowers he encountered. The name was also linked to the Spanish Easter season, known as Pascua Florida.
Juan Ponce de León's father's name was Juan Ponce de León y Figueroa.
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.
Juan Ponce de Leon Ship name
his real name is JUAN PONCE DE LEON.
from his mom
His name was Henry Ponce de Leon.
sarah de leon
his first name was Juan
No that is his full name.
To give him his full name Juan Ponce de León y Figueroa.
well he did name Florida meaning flowery you welcome have fun!
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