Who was Juan Ponce de León?
Q: Who was Juan Ponce de León?
A: Juan Ponce de León was a Spanish nobleman, explorer, and colonial governor.
Q: What was Juan Ponce de León looking for on his expedition?
A: Juan Ponce de León was looking for gold and a rumored "Fountain of Youth".
Q: Where did Juan Ponce de León land during his expedition?
A: Juan Ponce de León landed on the southeast coast of North America near present-day St. Augustine, Florida.
Q: What did Juan Ponce de León name the land he claimed for Spain?
A: Juan Ponce de León named the land he claimed for Spain La Florida, which means "place of flowers".
Q: What happened to Juan Ponce de León during his second trip to Florida?
A: Juan Ponce de León was wounded in an attack during his second trip to Florida.
Q: What did Juan Ponce de León's expedition do after he was wounded?
A: Juan Ponce de León's expedition returned to Cuba after he was wounded.
Q: When did Juan Ponce de León die?
A: Juan Ponce de León died in July 1521 from the wound he received during his second trip to Florida.
