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Jan 18, 1460
Juan Ponce De Leon {1460-1521}
WHO?: He was an explorer
WHAT?: He was a Spanish explorer and Puerto Rican Governor. Co founded La Florida and was wounded on his voyage to the fountain of youth.
WHEN?: Explored 1508-1521
WHERE?: Juan Ponce De Leon was born in Puerto Rico and explored La Florida and parts of the Caribbean.
WHY?: he explored for the Queen and King of Spain at first but after in La Florida was interested in this rumor of the Fountain of youth. On his voyage he was killed by the Native Americans. -
Aug 3, 1492
Christopher Columbus 1451-1506
WHO?: A Conquistador
WHY?: The King and Queen wanted riches and they wanted to spread their religion.They hoped Columbus would come back and be honored to serve the monarchy.
WHERE?: He was born in Genoa, Italy and explored in now called North and South America
WHEN?: He explored in 1492, 1493, 1498, 1503.
WHAT?: An explorer that had a mixed legacy. He murdered the Native Americans for their gold and jewels and also for their land. He was a technically criminal and a hero. -
Jan 1, 1505
Ferdinand Magellan Elcano 1480-1521
WHO?:Explorer explored the "spice island" and east Africa
WHEN?:Started exploriation on 1505
WHERE?: Explored the "spice island" and east Africa
WHAT?: He joined the the Portuguese to sail East Africa in 1505 On 1517 he joined the Spanish sailors. He forgot a ton of spices from the spice island.
WHY?: Magellan explored the Malaccas fort to find spices for the Portuguese -
Jan 1, 1513
Vasco Nunez de Balboa 1475-1519
WHO?:Explorer
WHAT?:He was the first person from Europe to discover the Pacific ocean. Because of his exploration, Spain now knew that there was an ocean for them to sail to the east. His exploration helped pave the way for Spain's expansion throughout the new world.
WHEN?:Vasco Nunez de balboa started his exploration in 1513
WHERE?:He discovered the Pacific Ocean
WHY?:He wanted to search for a new sea, gold, and explore the south of the world.
