Spanish 10th essay Ponce De Leon Don Juan Ponce de Leon “To bad he had to kick the bucket!” Don Juan Ponce de Leon was a Spanish conqueror and explorer. He was born around 1460 in San Tervas de Campos, Spain. Ponce de Leon lived during an age of great discovery and excitement. Ponce de Leon is well known, claiming and naming what is now Florida, the discovery of Puerto Rico, and his never-ending search for …showed first 75 words of 543 total…

…showed last 75 words of 543 total…battle grounds, which was where he was, fighting with the soldiers, and brought him to Cuba as fast as possible. He never recovered, and eventually died from this DEVISTATING arrow blow. Ponce de Leon was a great explorer of his time. During his conquering of Puerto Rico, search for the Fountain of Youth and discovering Florida. For these reasons he should be remembered as a great man who displayed bravery and leadership among his comrades!