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Ponce De Leon

Spanish 10th essay
Don Juan “To bad he had to kick the bucket!”
Don Juan was a Spanish conqueror and explorer. He was born around 1460 in San Tervas de Campos, Spain. lived during an age of great discovery and excitement. is well known, claiming and naming what is now Florida, the discovery of Puerto Rico, and his never-ending search for the old time classic, the Fountain of Youth!
On November 19, 1493 was one of the first Europeans to see the small island of Borinquen, the Indian name for Puerto Rico. sailed to Puerto Rico in 1506 with two hundred men to the island and found out that it had rich gold deposits. He enslaved the natives, and forced them to mine gold for him. left ...

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King Ferdinand ordered replaced as governor by Diego Columbus. Life for would have been difficult if he stayed in Puerto Rico since much of his power over the island was taken when his rank was taken away. It was at this time that began his search for the Fountain of Youth. Many historians feel it was not only to discover the LENGENDARY waters, but also for the gold and silver that was supposed to be at the sight of the fountain. explored many regional islands in his search for the Fountain of Youth, including the Bahamas and Bimini.
It was during 's search for the Fountain of Youth that he came to a land that he eventually named, La Florida or "land of flowers". He made two visits to this new land. On his first visit the native inhabitants were friendly to and his men. It is believed that this meeting was in the area of Florida now known as St. Augustine. But on his second visit in which intended to colonize Florida, the Indians became hostile, violent, and extremly ...

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Added: 10/18/2006 05:23:18 PM
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