Juan Ponce De Leon
Spanish Explorer and Conquistador.
Who is Juan Ponce De Leon?
Juan Ponce De Leon is from and sailed for Spain. He explored from 1474 to 1521.
Accomplishments and Discoveries
De Leon was the first Spanish explorer to arrive in Florida. He sailed with Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the New World. He also conquered the island of Puerto Rico.
Travel Route
He was born poor and died rich.
His Outcome
Juan Ponce de León founded the oldest settlement in Puerto Rico and landed on the mainland of North America, a region he dubbed as Florida.