Birthdate: 1474 AD
Birthplace: Santervás de Campos
Died: June 30, 1521
Juan Ponce de León was a Spanish explorer and conquistador known for leading expeditions to Puerto Rico and Florida in the early 1500s. He served in the Spanish military and became a top official in Hispaniola. Ponce de León was appointed as the first Governor of Puerto Rico but faced legal conflicts with Diego Colón. He explored more of the Caribbean Sea at the advice of King Ferdinand and led the first European expedition to Florida, attempting to establish a colony there, although he was ultimately unsuccessful.
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