Juan Ponce de Leon
A Spanish Explorer
Juan Ponce De Leon's Life
Leon was born into a poor yet noble family in Santervas de Campos. In Aragon, he worked as a page and learned his social skills, military tactics, and religion. He eventually turned into a soldier and fought against the Moors in Granada. He then traveled with christopher colombus on his second voyage in 1493. He sailed for Spain and Puerto Rico. His whole expedition lasted from 1493 to 1523. Leon was brave, bold, ambitious, and impulsive.
Juan Ponce De Leon's Route
He traveled to Florida, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Guatamala.
Accomplishments
Juan Ponce De Leon was named the governor of modern day Puerto Rico.
Florida
Juan Ponce De Leon found Florida and named it La Florida.