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Juan Ponce de Leon was born in Tierra de Campos Palencia, Spain. As a boy he was hired to deliver messages in royal court. Later he served in many military campaigns against the Muslims until 1492 when they were driven out of Spain. After sailing wit ...
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- The Juan Ponce
Spanish Explorer of the New World and early Spanish colonial Governor. He is remembered for discovering Florida and claiming it for Spain, while searching for the Fountain of Youth, said to restore youth and vitality to those who drink its waters. Bo ...
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- The Ponce de León
Juan Ponce de León 14601521, Spanish explorer, born in San Servos, León. In 1493 he accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to America. Later Ponce de León conquered Borinquén Puerto Rico for Spain and was governor of the island from 15 ...
http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761562257/Ponce_de_Leon.html
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