2. Juan Ponce De Leon was born in
Santervas, Spain in July 1474.
He was born in a noble Spanish family
and was well educated.
He and his parents were Roman Catholic
3. He was a young soldier starting out.
He also sailed with Christopher Columbus on his second
voyage.
He trained himself to be a warrior so that he could take part
in the daring adventures of the time.
When he went with Columbus to the “New World” he stayed
in the New World in Hispaniola.
4. He discovered Florida while searching for the
Fountain Of Youth which was told that if you drank
from it would make you young again. He also
found Puerto Rico
He had to ask permission from King Ferdinand and
Queen Isabella to go find the Fountain Of Youth.
5. His relatives that historians know are Rodrigo Ponce
De Leon, and Marquis of Cadiz.
He also has a wife named Leonor Ponce De Leon.
And a daughter named Juana Ponce De Leon.
6. He discovered Florida and claimed it for Spain.
He also fought a lot with the native Americans.
And he got more information for maps too!
He even started a settlement in the “New World” in
Puerto Rico.
7. Juan Ponce De Leon was fighting with the Native Americans when
one Native shot him with a poisoned arrow and soon after died from
his wounds at only 47.
He died in Cuba, but was buried in Puerto Rico.
A statue still stands tall for him in Puerto Rico.
8. Juan Ponce De Leon was a tough
explorer and young soldier who
discovered the wonderful state of Florida
searching for the fountain of youth.