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'''Juan Ponce de León y Figueroa''' (1474 – 1521) was a [[Spain|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]]. | '''Juan Ponce de León y Figueroa''' (1474 – 1521) was a [[Spain|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]]. | ||
In 1510, he accused a freed [[Slavery|slave]] and translator for the Colonial 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 | ==Biography== | ||
In 1510, he accused a freed [[Slavery|slave]] and translator for the Colonial 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]].<ref name="DYL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Discover Your Legacy]]'' – Miguel Ramón Carlo de Lugo</ref> | |||
In 1521, he 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 de León refused, he was struck by a poisoned arrow and later died of its effects. | In 1521, he 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 de León refused, he was struck by a poisoned arrow and later died of its effects.<ref name="DYL" /> | ||
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Revision as of 08:04, 30 November 2020
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 Colonial 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.[1]
In 1521, he 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 de León refused, he was struck by a poisoned arrow and later died of its effects.[1]
Gallery
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An illustration of de León
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De León struck by the poisoned arrow
Appearances
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Discover Your Legacy – Miguel Ramón Carlo de Lugo
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