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Sailed southward from Portugal and made it around the southern tip of Africa. He names the southern tip of Africa," The Cape of Good Hope."
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Made the first Spanish landing on the east coast of present-day Florida in 1513. According to the legend, Ponce de Leon was not only looking for gold. He also hoped to find the legendary fountain of youth.
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Led an army into the Inca capital in Cuzco, Peru. The Spanish arrested and later executed the Inca ruler.
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Landed on the East Coast of present day Mexico. Within two years, Cortes conquered the Aztec Empire that had ruled the region.
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Sailed around the Southern tip of Africa and found a complete sea route to Asia.
