Historical Events tagged with "don tristan de luna"
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Don Tristan de Luna's Expedition to Florida
Don Tristan de Luna y Arellano embarked on a major expedition to the Gulf Coast of Florida with 1,500 settlers from Vera Cruz, Mexico. This was a significant undertaking, aiming to establish a permanent Spanish settlement in North America during a time when Spain was expanding its territories. The fleet consisted of multiple ships loaded with supplies and provisions necessary for sustaining the new colony and its inhabitants. Luna's ambition was to establish a foothold that could strengthen Spanish claims in the region, fostering exploration and colonization efforts.
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