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Ponce de Leon

Ponce de Leon . By Briana Zach. He was born. Ponce de Leon was born in San Tervas de Campos Spain in 1474. He had red hair, green eyes and brownish skin. His father is a nobleman . He is the 2 nd son of a nobleman. At youth he was nicknamed the poor knight. . 1st Voyage .

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Ponce de Leon

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  1. Ponce de Leon By Briana Zach

  2. He was born. • Ponce de Leon was born in San Tervas de Campos Spain in 1474. • He had red hair, green eyes and brownish skin.

  3. His father is a nobleman • He is the 2nd son of a nobleman. • At youth he was nicknamed the poor knight.

  4. 1st Voyage • He went with Columbus on Columbus’ 2nd voyage to the America's. • It was rare that a common foot soldier would have the opportunity to go with Columbus to the new world.

  5. Ponce Gets Married • Ponce marries Leonor a Spanish women and becomes a citizen of Santo Domingo, Hispania.

  6. Porto Rico was discovered • In 1506 he discovered an island which he named Baroques which was later changed to Puerto Rico. • In 1508 he became the governor of Puerto Rico.

  7. Looking for the Bahamas • Ponce de Leon went in search of the Bahamas. • While searching he landed on the coast of Florida.

  8. He discovered Florida • He went in search of the fountain of youth. • He discovered Florida which he named Pasco De Florida

  9. First Man To Set Foot In Florida. Juan ponce de Leon was a Spanish explorer soldier. He was the first European to set foot in Florida.

  10. A tragic death • Ponce de Leon was wounded in battle with the Florida Indians. • He was brought back to Cuba where he perished

  11. Questions • In what year was he born? • Which 2 places did Ponce discover? • What was his nickname at youth? • In what year did he become governor of Baroques

  12. Answers • He was born in 1474 • Florida and Baroques . • The poor knight. • In 1508

  13. Good bye

  14. Hope You Enjoyed The Show

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