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Period: Nov 22, 1460 to
conquistador timeline
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Nov 22, 1508
On orders from the king of Spain to explore and colonize Florida.
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Nov 22, 1513
His ships landed on Florida's east coast near present-day St.Augustine.
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Apr 14, 1528
He arrived near Tampa Bay with a large army from spain.
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Nov 22, 1536
He was given ''La Florida" the area previously given to Narves.
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Nov 22, 1540
He headed across the mississippi river to look for gold and silver.
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Nov 22, 1556
The king granted him permision to start a colony in Florida to try to drive out the french.
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Nov 22, 1565
He officially named it St.Augustine the first permanent settelment.
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He managed to escape to france where he documented of his tragides.
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He spyed a St.Augustine watch tower and important land mark for spanish settelers.
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He was abored one of his ships and a tropical desices that he probely picked up during his last trip to Florida.