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

2. Juan ponce de Leon important life facts
Lived from
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

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

4. He heard stories of the land containing fertile soil and gold to be found in many rivers.
He arrived in 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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.

10. This presentation’s information was found at http://en. wikipedia