Juan Ponce de leon by jack By BBears Jan 1, 1474 When he was born. His real date of birth is unknown only the year is found. Period: Jan 1, 1474 to Jun 1, 1521 Jaun Ponce de Leon Jan 1, 1493 He went on Columbus's second voyage at the age of 19. Colombus Jan 1, 1506 First voyage with him leading. Jan 1, 1516 de Leon goes back to Spain to met the new king in 1516. Jun 1, 1521 Ponce de Leon dies of an infected arrow wound.