Ponce de Leon's Search for the Elusive Fountain
Ponce de Leon’s Search for the Elusive Fountain
Ponce de Leon’s quest for the fountain of youth led to the discovery of Florida
and many other unexpected yet significant discoveries. His discoveries helped him to
become a rich man and a brave conquistador.
On March 3, 1513, Juan Ponce de Leon sailed from the island of Puerto Rico with
three ships. After asking King Ferdinand of Spain permission to conquer and settle the
island of …
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