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Pedro Menéndez de Avilés was a Spanish explorer and admiral known for founding St. Augustine, Florida, in 1565, which is the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the continental United States. His expeditions were significant in establishing Spain’s presence in North America and countering French influence in the region. Menéndez is also remembered for his role in the brutal suppression of French Huguenots in Florida. His legacy reflects both the ambitions of Spanish colonialism and the complex interactions between European powers in the New World.

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