Juan Ponce de Leon
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rogueblack
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Historical Marker and Epitaph to Juan Ponce de Leon in Ponce de Leon Park in Punta Gorda, Florida.
Waymark Code: WM2WY3
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 01/01/2008
Views: 69
BORN - San Tierra de Campos, Palencia
Spain - 1460
DIED - Havanna, Cuba - (probably Mid-June) - 1522
INTERRED - Entombment beneath the high altar of the Dominican Cathedral of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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EPITAPH TO PONCE de LEON
"Beneath this stone repose the bones of the valiant Lion whose deeds surpassed the greatness of his name."
Marker Number: unknown
Date: unknown
County: Charlotte
Marker Type: Plaque
Sponsored or placed by: The City of Punta Gorda, Florida, in cooperation with Punta Gorda Isles, Inc
Website: Not listed
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