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Jaun Ponce de Leon

Jan 1, 1460

Ponce de Leon was born in Santeruas de Campos, near the spanish town of Palencia

Journey to new world

Period: Jan 1, 1493 to Jan 1, 1514

this is the time that Jaun Ponce de Leon traveled to Florida and Puerto Rico and a few other islands.Juan named florida , florida.

was made commander

Jan 1, 1504

Jaun was made commander ofthe Spanish forcesin the main city of Hispaniola.

went to find gold

Jan 1, 1508

Ponce De Leon took 200 men toPuerto Rico to find gold and colonize the land

death :(

Dec 13, 1521

Jaun Ponce de Leon died in a war with the indians, the Taino.