Ponce De Lion
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∙ 2012-11-01 03:44:28Juan Ponce de Leon
Juan Ponce de Leon
The first Europeans to come to the mainland of the United States were likely the Vikings about 1000 AD. However, Hernando De Soto was the first Spanish explorer to explore part of what became the United States in 1516.
For the most part, Spanish and Portuguese conquerors landed on, or marched into what is now the continent of South America. Yes the Spanish Conquistador Cortes first conquered the Aztec Indians in what is now called Mexico. There is now of course only 2 continents in the western hemisphere. North America & South America. South America begins at the southern most part of Panama. For ease of identification, the term Central America is often used to describe the area of Mexico and Panama. This however, is not true geography.
Juan Ponce de león
ponce de leon
On April 2, 1513 he landed on Florida
On April 2, 1513 he landed on Florida
Panama
The first recorded landing of Europeans in South America was in 1498. During the third expedition of Columbus to the New World, he landed in South America.
in the 1600's
Many believe that Juan Ponce de León of Spain was the first European to reach the mainland of North America in 1513.
John Cabot
john cabot
The Spanish first came to America in 1492. Christopher Columbus was the first Spanish explorer to arrive in the Americas.
The Vikings
John Cabot