Answer:
Juan Ponce de León
Step-by-step explanation:
He was encouraged by the Spanish crown to search for new lands in hopes of finding more gold and to expand the Spanish empire. Around this time, he learned of a Caribbean island called Bimini, on which there were rumored to be miraculous waters that could rejuvenate those who drank from it (hence, called the fountain of youth). Ponce de Leon led a private expedition to Bimini from Puerto Rico, and in a months time he and his men landed on the coast of Florida instead. He named it Florida because it was discovered at Easter time (Spanish: Pascua Florida) and because it's vegetation was lush and floral.