1. By: Gabe Peck and Colton Fallon
Juan Ponce de Leon
By: Gabe Peck and
Colton Fallon

2. Life Span
1460?- 1521
Born in San Tervas, Spain but the date is uncertain.
He made 3 voyages.

3. What country did Juan Ponce de Leon explore?
He was the first to step foot on land in Florida
He also went on Columbus’ second voyage to America in 1493
He didn’t go back to Spain with Columbus

4. Why did de Leon go on his voyages?
He set out to find the fountain of youth, rumors that if you drink from the fountain, you’ll stay young forever
He also set out to find gold and land for the Spanish

5. Where did Juan Ponce de Leon explore?
He explored Florida
He also explored the Americas on Columbus’ second voyage there

6. What was the result of his voyages?
Juan Ponce de Leon discovered Florida
He established the oldest European settlement in Puerto Rico
He also discovered the Gulf Stream (a current in the Atlantic Ocean)

7. When did he die?
Native Americans shot Juan Ponce de Leon with arrows when they arrived on the west coast of Florida and later died from his wounds in July, 1521.

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