Juan Ponce de Leon the explorer By carmenw19860 Jan 1, 1460 Juan Ponce de Leon is born!!!! Juan is born and raised in the court of King Ferdinand the second of Aragon. Jan 1, 1493 Land in Hispaniola Jan 1, 1493 Got married to an inkeeper Sep 25, 1493 He rode with Chris Columbus on his second voyage. Juan rides with Chris on his second voyage to Hispaniola. Jan 1, 1502 war against islanders Jan 1, 1508 Finds gold in Purto Rico Jan 1, 1513 sailed and found Florida Jan 1, 1521 DEATH!