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While searching for the mythical fountain of youth, Juan Ponce de León founded the oldest settlement in Puerto Rico and discovered Florida.
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Ponce de Leon - Legacy (2:21)
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Ponce de Leon - Legacy
Ponce de Leon exemplified the driving sprit of his time and the yearn to discover the New World.
Ponce de Leon - The Fountain of Youth
At the age of 51, Ponce received permission from King Ferdinand of Spain to mount an expedition to the islands north of Puerto Rico, hoping to find the Cities of Gold and the Fountain of Youth.
Ponce de Leon - Landing in Florida
Ponce de Leon landed on what is now known as Florida. Thinking he had discovered a larger island, Ponce was unaware he had just landed on North America.
Ponce de Leon - Columbus' Second Voyage
On November 3rd, 1493, Ponce de Leon had reached the New World. As a part of Christopher Columbus' second voyage, Ponce discovered not only a different land, but new type of warfare.
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Juan Ponce de León [Internet]. The Biography Channel website; 2013 [cited 2013 May 19] Available from: http://www.biography.com/people/juan-ponce-de-le%C3%B3n-9444105.
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Juan Ponce de León. The Biography Channel website. 2013. Available at: http://www.biography.com/people/juan-ponce-de-le%C3%B3n-9444105. Accessed May 19, 2013.
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