19 июн 1493 г. - Juan Ponce de Leon

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Countries of origins: Spain
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Motivation: In pursuit of a rumored fountain of youth located on an island known as Bimini, Ponce de León led an expedition to the coast of what is now Florida in 1513.
Where did he go: Puerto Rico
Accomplishments from voyages: He found Florida
1 interesting fact about explorer: Juan Ponce de Leon is believed to be the first European to set foot on Florida's land. When Christopher Columbus returned to Spain following his second voyage to the New World, Juan Ponce de Leon stayed behind. He became the governor of Higuey, a Dominican province.

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