By Sydney Charnock and Devon Barnes Juan ponce DE Leon By Sydney Charnock and Devon Barnes

Juan ponce de Leon important life facts Lived from 1460-1521 From Spain Descended from the Spanish Royal Family Juan Ponce De Leon was well educated Was in search of gold and the Fountain of Youth

Voyages Juan Ponce de Leon made 4 voyages Puerto Rico Bahamas Florida Hispaniola

He heard stories of the land containing fertile soil and gold to be found in many rivers. He arrived in 1508 but there is actually evidence he made a previous exploration around 1506 His earlier exploration confirmed the presence of gold and gave him a good understanding of the geography Puerto rico

First voyage to Florida They arrived in 1513 People believe they were in what is now present-day St . Augustine He sailed off shore and came across a strong current, now know as the Gulf Stream Had several encounters with natives

Last Voyage to Florida He returned on a colonizing expedition The colonists were soon attacked by Calusa Braves Its was believed that he was injured by a poison arrow Soon after they returned to Puerto Rico

His passing He soon passed after returning to Puerto Rico He was buried in the crypt of San Jose’ Church Then was later moved to the Cathedral of San Juan Bautista.

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