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Juan Ponce de León landed in America on April 2, 1513. He is often credited with being the first European to set foot on the mainland of what is now the United States, specifically in Florida. His expedition was motivated by the search for gold and the legendary Fountain of Youth.
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Who wanted to find gold in the indies but found america by mistake?
Juan Ponce De Leon
What was the name of the first European to reach the mainland of North America?
Many believe that Juan Ponce de León of Spain was the first European to reach the mainland of North America in 1513.
When did the Spaniards land in US?
The Spaniards first landed in what is now the United States in 1513 when Juan Ponce de León reached the shores of Florida. He is often credited with being the first European to explore the mainland of North America. This marked the beginning of Spanish exploration and colonization in the region.
Who discovered fountain of youth?
No one has ever found the Fountain of Youth of legend. Many have searched for it, but no one has yet discovered it. Juan Ponce de León is famous for looking through the American Southeast trying to find it.
Did they make a coin with Juan ponce de leon on it?
i don't think so yes there is a coin with juan ponce de leon, i have one the year of my coin is 1845 on the front is written juan pomce de leon with his face on, the back is written the state of florida
Who was the first spaniard to land on mainland of north america?
Juan Ponce de león
What effects on the land did Juan Ponce De Leon do?
The answer to that question is... Juan Ponce De Leon fought with the Seminoles that live in Flordia.
What land did juan ponce de leon explore?
Florida
What land did Juan Ponce de Leon conquer?
p ummys
Did Juan ponce de Leon claim land for Spain?
yes
When did juan ponce de leon go on his journey?
To North America.
Did juan ponce de leon travel by sea or land?
Juan cabrillo travelled by sea
What was Juan Ponce de León's purpose?
His purpose was to find. New land
What did Juan Ponce de Leon name the new land?
Florida
When did juan ponce de leon land?
I think it was November 12th, 1513
Why did juan ponce de leon expolre the Caribbean?
Ponce De' Leon was searching for the "fountain of youth" and found this piece of land.
What place did Juan Ponce De Leon land?
He stopped in present day Florida.
