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Line 13: − died in great numbers after exposure to European diseases. Ponce+ − de Leon became rich while serving as Governor, married a Spanish +
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Province of Higuey that was created there. He forced the Tainos to
Province of Higuey that was created there. He forced the Tainos to
work in the mines and to construct fortifications. The Tainos
work in the mines and to construct fortifications. The Tainos
died in great numbers after exposure to European diseases. Ponce
de Leon became rich while serving as Governor, married a Spanish
woman named Leonore and had two daughters and one son
woman named Leonore and had two daughters and one son
In 1506 after the death of Christopher Columbus Spanish authorites refused to grant his son Diego Columbus lifetime governorship of his Dad's discoveries. Spanish Crown had selected de Leon to colonize and govern Puerto Rico. Diego took his claim to the top court in Madrid and won his rights. De Leon was removed from office in 1511. Not wanting to serve Diego, de Leon obtained title to explore areas north of Cuba.
In 1506 after the death of Christopher Columbus Spanish authorites refused to grant his son Diego Columbus lifetime governorship of his Dad's discoveries. Spanish Crown had selected de Leon to colonize and govern Puerto Rico. Diego took his claim to the top court in Madrid and won his rights. De Leon was removed from office in 1511. Not wanting to serve Diego, de Leon obtained title to explore areas north of Cuba.