Juan Ponce de Leon Flashcards
A member of the Spanish military….
He actually fought against the Moors when they were finally removed from Spain 1492
Where was Ponce born?
He was born in Leon, Spain in 1460 to a family of Spanish nobles
He was believe to have…
Been on Columbus’ voyage to Hispaniola in 1493
He was given permission to…
Explore around the eastern portion of Hispaniola, where he discovered this island that is now a territory of the U.S.: Puerto Rico
In 1513…
De Leon then sailed the east where he ended up in present day Florida
However, his return to Florida was….
Delayed due to his having to put down a Native rebellion in Puerto Rico. He and his party did get to Florida in 1521, but he was fatally wounded after a series of Native attacks. Plans establish a farming colony were abandoned.
He was brought to….
Cuba to recover but died at the age of 61
