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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
In 1510, he accused a freed [[Slavery|slave]] and translator for the | In 1510, he accused a freed [[Slavery|slave]] and translator for the [[Spanish Empire]]'s [[Spanish Army|army]], [[Alonso Carlo]], of plotting an [[assassination]] attempt against him and ordered Carlo to be hanged. However, Carlo escaped with his adopted son [[Miguel Ramón Carlo de Lugo]] to [[Florida]]. In 1521, Juan led an expedition to find the [[Fountain of Youth]]. During this quest, he was greeted by Miguel, then an [[Assassins|Assassin]], who tried to convince him to turn back. After Juan refused, he was struck by a poisoned arrow and later died of its effects.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Discover Your Legacy]]'' – Bloodlines: "Miguel Ramón Carlo de Lugo"</ref> | ||
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ACR DYL Juan Ponce de Leon Wood Engraving.jpg|Wood engraving of de León, c. 1858 | |||
ACR DYL Juan Ponce de Leon Wounded.png|thumb|250px|de León struck by a poisoned arrow | ACR DYL Juan Ponce de Leon Wounded.png|thumb|250px|de León struck by a poisoned arrow | ||
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Revision as of 01:00, 25 December 2024
Juan Ponce de León y Figueroa (1474 – 1521) was a Spanish explorer. He became the first Governor of Puerto Rico by appointment of the Spanish crown. He was suspected to be secretly guided or influenced by the Templars.
Biography
In 1510, he accused a freed slave and translator for the Spanish Empire's army, Alonso Carlo, of plotting an assassination attempt against him and ordered Carlo to be hanged. However, Carlo escaped with his adopted son Miguel Ramón Carlo de Lugo to Florida. In 1521, Juan led an expedition to find the Fountain of Youth. During this quest, he was greeted by Miguel, then an Assassin, who tried to convince him to turn back. After Juan refused, he was struck by a poisoned arrow and later died of its effects.[1]
Gallery
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Wood engraving of de León, c. 1858 -
de León struck by a poisoned arrow
Appearances
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Discover Your Legacy – Bloodlines: "Miguel Ramón Carlo de Lugo"
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