Pedro Menendez de Aviles
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Pedro Menendez de Aviles Net Worth

Pedro Menendez de Aviles was a Spanish explorer and sea captain born on February 15, 1519 in Spain. He is best known for founding St. Augustine, the first successful Spanish settlement in Florida, in 1565 during the reign of Philip II of Spain.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day February 15, 1519
Birth Place Spain
Age 500 YEARS OLD
Died On Sep 17, 1574 (age 55)
Birth Sign Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

Spanish Explorer and sea captain who founded St. Augustine, the first successful Spanish settlement in Florida, in 1565. When he set out he was under the reign of Philip II of Spain.

Before Fame

He began his career as a Sailor with orders from King Philip II of Spain.

Trivia

He served as the first Governor of Florida.

Family Life

He initially set out for Florida to try to locate his son, Juan, who had been involved in a shipwreck in the area in 1561.

Associated With

He and Hernando DeSoto were both famous Spanish explorers who traveled to the New World.

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