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Juan Ponce de León
- Juan Ponce de León (1474-1521) was a Spanish conquistador who led expeditions from Puerto Rico to the coast of Florida, giving the region its current name. He also served as the first governor of Puerto Rico and discovered the Gulf Stream. He died following a skirmish with indigenous peoples on a second voyage of exploration to Florida in 1521.
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Jun 1, 2022 · Juan Ponce de León (1474-1521) was a Spanish conquistador who led expeditions from Puerto Rico to the coast of Florida, giving the region its current name. He also served as the first governor of Puerto Rico and discovered the Gulf Stream. He died following a skirmish with indigenous peoples on a second voyage of exploration to Florida in 1521.
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- What is Juan Ponce de León known for?Juan Ponce de León is known for being a conquistador and explorer who discovered Florida and the Gulf Stream.
- What did Juan Ponce de León do in Puerto Rico?Juan Ponce de León claimed Puerto Rico for Spain and became its first governor from 1509 to 1511.
- What was Juan Ponce de León looking for?There is a legend that Juan Ponce de León was looking for the fountain of youth, but in reality, he was looking for new lands for Spain and so disc...
- Who killed Juan Ponce de León?Juan Ponce de León was killed by Florida Indians on his second expedition to the peninsula in 1521. He died of his wounds in Cuba.
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