GOVERNOR OF pUERTO RICO
He became governor of Puerto Rico when he conquered the island.
finding florida
Hurt by the King's action, de León sailed again, but this time north through the Bahamas heading towards Florida. de leon was in search for new lands and treasures. He had also heard of a mythical fountain of youth. Indians spoke of a legendary, magical spring whose water was believed to make older people young again. Ponce de León explored many areas, including the Bahamas and Bimini, for both gold and the mythical fountain, but he never found either. He discovered Florida and named it florida after an easter celebration from historians ideas. But here's the truth he named it florida after "Flowery".