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What was Juan Ponce de León's position in the Spanish military before his exploration to the Americas?

  • General

  • Colonel

  • Sergeant

  • Gentleman volunteer

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Juan Ponce de León was a Spanish explorer who is credited with discovering Florida in 1513. Before his exploration to the Americas, he was a gentleman volunteer in the Spanish military. This meant that he was a member of the military but did not hold a formal rank.
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