How did the desire to spread Christianity influence Spanish colonization efforts?

Feb 11, 2022 ... Juan Ponce de León—a Spanish explorer who reached Florida in 1513—was ... does this condemn colonization? Share: Rate: 1 2 3 4 5. Previous ... Aug 4, 2020 ... Explore the history of Juan María Ponce de León, a wealthy merchant who played a crucial role in the development of El Paso del Norte, ... Nov 23, 2021 ... Juan Ponce de León served in the army for 10 years and he fought in a battle to conquer el reino de Granada (the kingdom of Granada)—a battle ... Sep 5, 2017 ... ... says it was, but I'm not sure if that had anything to do with Juan Ponce de León's corpse moving or not. Upvote 5. Downvote Reply reply Jun 26, 2020 ... ... do the same. As is often the case when mobs are howling, there ... Puerto Rico's second city, Ponce, was evidently named after him. The ... He renamed the island Puerto Rico. He was the island's governor for two years until the king replaced him with Columbus' son. Discovery of Florida. Hurt by the ... Sep 19, 2017 ... Juan Garrido aka "Handsome John" was an free African conquistador who worked alongside Ponce de Leon for thirteen years. There are about 40 parking spaces for cars. A building with bathrooms is located on the beach side of the parking lot. The bathroom was a little messy but not ... Ponce de Leon was a sailor and explorer who discovered Florida by many accounts and the famed Fountain of Youth. This St. Augustine historical recount ... Juan Ponce de León was an important figure in the history of the Spanish colonization of what are today Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, and the southeastern United ...