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Ponce de Leon. By Jacob. Facts about early life. Born in the village of Santervasde Campos First governor of puertorico Likely born in 1474 (poorly documented) Parents were noble family. Famous. Spanish explorer Led the first European expedition to Florida
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Ponce de Leon By Jacob
Facts about early life • Born in the village of SantervasdeCampos • First governor of puertorico • Likely born in 1474 (poorly documented) • Parents were noble family
Famous • Spanish explorer • Led the first European expedition to Florida • Asociate with the legend of Fountain of Youth • Discovered Florida by looking for Fountain of Youth. • Explored the island of Puerto Rico
Later Life • In 1520 last trip to Florida • Died in July 1521 • Buried in Puerto Rico in the San Jose Church • Later his remained were transferred to Cathedral of San Juan Bautista • Shot by an arrow and died from the wound
Interesting Facts • In 1505 he was authorized by Ovando to establish a new town in Higuey • Home was destroyed by Spaniards • Returned to Spain to personally tell them the discovery • Kept a journal and a map • Lived in Santo Domingo an island south of Florida