Ponce de León decides to return to…

1509 CE

Ponce de León decides to return to Hispaniola by early 1509.

His expedition has collected a good quantity of the precious metal but is running low on food and supplies.

The expedition is deemed a great success and Ovando appoints Ponce de León governor of San Juan Bautista.

This appointment is later confirmed by Ferdinand II on August 14, 1509.

He is instructed to extend the settlement of the island and continue mining for gold.

The new governor returns to the island as instructed, bringing with him his wife and children.

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