Juan Ponce de Leon. By Annie Hoffman. Facts about early life. Juan was born in 1474. He married a women named Leonora. The daughter of an in keeper, he had three daughters named Juana, Isabel and Maria and one son, Luis. He was born in San Servas , Spain and he was poor as a child. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Juan Ponce de Leon
Juan Ponce de LeonBy Annie Hoffman
Facts about early lifeJuan was born in 1474. He married a women
named Leonora. The daughter of an in keeper, he had three daughters
named Juana, Isabel and Maria and one son, Luis. He was born in San
Servas, Spain and he was poor as a child.
Facts about later lifeJuan Ponce de Leon died on July 1521. He
died because of a poisoned arrow in the shoulder. Later his remains
were transferred to Cathedral of San Juan Bautista. In 1520, he
took his last trip to Florida.
What they are famous for or what they discoveredThe Bahama
Channel is one thing. He was famous for finding the fountain of
youth. He explored the Island of Puerto RicoAnd lastly associate
with the legend of the Fountain of youth
Interesting facts The tomb Juan Ponce de Leon is in San Juan.
Ponce de Leon was a soldier. On March 3, 1513, Ponce de Leon sailed
from Puerto Rico and a month later anchored near the mouth of the
St. Johns river on the northeast coast of Florida.
