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PONCE DE LEON By Jacob

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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 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Ponce de Leon

Ponce de LeonBy Jacob

Facts about early lifeBorn in the village of Santervasde CamposFirst governor of puertoricoLikely born in 1474 (poorly documented)Parents were noble family

FamousSpanish explorerLed the first European expedition to FloridaAsociate with the legend of Fountain of YouthDiscovered Florida by looking for Fountain of Youth.Explored the island of Puerto Rico

Later LifeIn 1520 last trip to FloridaDied in July 1521Buried in Puerto Rico in the San Jose ChurchLater his remained were transferred to Cathedral of San Juan BautistaShot by an arrow and died from the wound

Interesting FactsIn 1505 he was authorized by Ovando to establish a new town in HigueyHome was destroyed by SpaniardsReturned to Spain to personally tell them the discoveryKept a journal and a mapLived in Santo Domingo an island south of Florida