Pedro Menéndez de Avilés
Pedro Menéndez de Avilés was a Spanish admiral and explorer from Avilés, in Asturias, Spain. He is notable for planning the first regular trans-oceanic convoys, which became known as the Spanish treasure fleet, and for founding St. Augustine, Florida, in 1565. This was the first successful Spanish settlement in La Florida and the most significant city in the region for nearly three centuries. St. Augustine is the oldest continuously inhabited, European-established settlement in the continental United States. Menéndez de Avilés was also the first governor of Florida (1565–74).
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Date of Birth
February 15th, 1519
Age
507
Birth Place
Spain, Asturias
Date of Death
September 17th, 1574
Died Aged
55
Star Sign
Aquarius
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