Why was Juan Ponce De Leon remembered?

Answer 1

Juan Ponce De Leon was a Spanish explorer (1460-1521), his most famous accomplishment being the first European to explore (and name) Florida, searching for the Fountain of Youth.

De Leon made a total of two searches for the Fountain of Youth, once in March 1513, and again in February 1521. Both searches were unsuccessful. During his second search, his group were met by a large group of Native Amercians shooting arrows at them. An arrow hit De Leon, and died in July 1521 from his wounds.

Answer 2

Juan Ponce De Leon is still important today because he is the founder of Florida. Or as he said it La Florida meaning Land of Flowers. Also he sailed with Christopher Columbus on his second journey to North and South America. He was one of the governors of Peurto Rico.

Answer 3

For being the first spanish explorer to visit florida.