Juan Ponce DeLeon
By Hannah Hoffmann
In The Beggining
His name was Ponce DeLeon .
 The country he sailed for was Spain.
 He explored in the year of 1513.
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Ponce DeLeon’s Early Life
Ponce DeLeon was born in Sines
Germany, December 3rd 1460.
 When Ponce DeLeon was a child, he
wanted to be an explorer, and explore a
new land.
 He died 1521
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What He Was Looking For
He was looking for spices, jewels, silks,
and more.
 He was really looking for the ledendary
fountain of youth. Which would make your
age very different.
 He also went to Florida to search riches
and fame, for his family.
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The Route He Took
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The route that Ponce
DeLeon took him from
Puerto Rico to San
Salvador, and
Bahamas.
He started his route
at 1513.
When he started his
route, he was 30-40
years old.
Challenges He Faced
By loosing his hand from a rare disease.
 Having strong weather like storms and
wave tides.
 He had war with another ship on seas.
 He got shot with a arrow that had sap
poising.
 He had to face an Indian attack.
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Discoveries He Made
He discovered Florida.
 He could not make anymore discoveries,
because he died from an Indian attack.
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Other Facts !!!!!!
He was the first explorer to claim part of
the North American main land for Spain.
 He helped crush Indian revolts on the
Island of Hispaniola and was rewarded.
 He was married to Mary Leon, and had 4
kids. There names were Luis, Juana,
Maria, and Isabell.
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Resources
Websites: www.groiler . com
 www.google .com
 Books: Jaun Ponce DeLeon
 World book 2000 #15 volume P
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