Pedro Menendez de Aviles

About Pedro Menendez de Aviles

Birth Day: February 15, 1519
Birth Place: Spain

Pedro Menendez de Aviles

Pedro Menendez de Aviles was born on February 15, 1519 in Spain. 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.
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As per our current Database, Pedro Menendez de Aviles has been died on Sep 17, 1574 (age 55).

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When Pedro Menendez de Aviles die, Pedro Menendez de Aviles was 55 years old.

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Occupation Explorer
Age 55 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born February 15, 1519 (Spain)
Birthday February 15
Town/City Spain
Nationality Spain

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Pedro Menendez de Aviles’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.

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Pedro Menendez de Aviles was born in the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers. Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat or Pig.

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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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