Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, first Spanish Governor of Florida (died 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 was the first successful European settlement in La Florida and the most significant city in the region for nearly three centuries.

February 15 is the 46th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 319 days remain until the end of the year.