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Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, first Spanish Governor of Florida (died 1574)
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Pedro Menéndez de Avilés
Spanish explorer and governor (1519–1574)
Pedro Menéndez de Avilés was a Spanish admiral, explorer and conquistador 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…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
February 15
Day of the year
February 15 is the 46th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 319 days remain until the end of the year.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)