[DOC] [TLE] Juan Ponce de Len - Wikipedia [PAR] Juan Ponce de Len was a Spanish explorer and conquistador. He became the 
first Governor of Puerto Rico by appointment of the Spanish crown. He led the 
first known European expedition to La Florida, which he named ... Historians are 
divided on what he did during the next several years, but it is possible that he... [DOC] [TLE] Juan Ponce de Len - Explorer - Biography.com [PAR] Jul 28, 2015 ... After sailing on Christopher Columbus's second voyage to the New ... He gave 
Florida its name and went on to become the first governor of Puerto Rico. ... He 
eventually became a soldier and fought against the the Moors in Granada. ... 
Upon returning to Puerto Rico later that year, Ponce de Len found the... [DOC] [TLE] Juan Ponce de Len Facts & Biography | Famous Explorers [PAR] He was the very first European to discover and explore Florida. He established 
the first European community in Puerto Rico. Ponce de Leon's name is forever... [DOC] [TLE] Juan Ponce de Leon facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com ... [PAR] He was named deputy governor of Hispaniola by Governor Nicolas de Ovando 
after ... Four years later he crossed over and conquered the island. ... In March 
1513 Ponce de Len sailed from Puerto Rico and a month later anchored ... He 
had discovered the Bahama Channel, which later became the route of the 
treasure... [DOC] [TLE] Juan Ponce de Leon | Spanish explorer | Britannica.com [PAR] Feb 2, 2016 ... He then returned to Hispaniola and was named governor of Puerto Rico but was 
... He led a privately outfitted expedition from Puerto Rico in March 1513 and in ... 
In 1521 Ponce de Len sailed again for Florida, with two ships and 200 men, ... in 
Hernn Corts, marqus del Valle de Oaxaca: Later years. [DOC] [TLE] Juan Ponce de Len Biography  Expedition of the Spanish Explorer [PAR] He was the first governor of Puerto Rico. However ... Ponce de Len almost 
certainly returned to Spain after his voyage with Columbus in 1493. It is believed 
he... [DOC] [TLE] Juan Ponce de Len - New World Encyclopedia [PAR] Apr 4, 2008 ... He served as the Governor of Puerto Rico from 1509-1511 until being replaced in 
that office by ... Ponce de Len later organized a colonizing expedition to Florida. 
... Ponce de Len became wealthy while serving as Governor. ... On March 27 of 
that year he sighted an island, but sailed on without landing. [DOC] [TLE] History of Puerto Rico - XV Century - 1599 [PAR] Timeline spans the last 500 years of the islands history. ... become the viceroy 
and governor of all discovered land and rights to 10% of all ... After the success of 
Columbus's first voyage, he had little trouble convincing ... On September 25, 
Christopher Columbus set sail from Cdiz, Spain with 17 ships and almost 1,500 
men. [DOC] [TLE] OUT OF THE PAST: Explorer landed in Florida 500 years ago [PAR] Aug 17, 2013 ... But Juan Ponce de Leon received credit for the discovery of Florida and its 
naming in ... After spending a few years in that country, Ponce de Leon is 
believed to ... Those on the island enjoyed four years of peace. ... He became 
governor of Puerto Rico in 1509 and moved his wife and children to this island. [DOC] [TLE] IMA Hero: Reading Program Ponce de Leon [PAR] Younger sons often became priests or knights, and Ponce de Len decided to 
become a knight. ... He joined the military campaign to drive the Moors out of 
Spain. Did you know ... On which voyage did Ponce de Len sail with Columbus? 
... 4. What year was Juan Ponce de Len appointed governor of Puerto Rico? 
1509. [DOC] [TLE] Explorers from the Early 1500's - EnchantedLearning.com [PAR] He was the first European colonizer of what is now South Carolina. ... was a 
Spanish explorer who sailed to North America from Spain, leaving in 1527. He 
traveled from Florida to Texas on a raft, then walked from Texas to Mexico City. ... 
After trading for spices in India, Cabral returned to Portugal

Question: In 1509 he became Puerto Rico's first governor; 4 years later he sailed for Florida
Answer: Ponce de Leon