Juan Ponce de León
Explorer, Politician
– 1521
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Who was Juan Ponce de León?
Juan Ponce de León was a Spanish explorer and conquistador. He became the first Governor of Puerto Rico by appointment of the Spanish crown. He led the first European expedition to Florida, which he named. He is associated with the legend of the Fountain of Youth, reputed to be in Florida.
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- Also known as
- Juan Ponce de Leon
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- Catholicism
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- Castilian people
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- Spain
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- Died
- Jul 1, 1521
Havana
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on July 23, 2013
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