Nicolás Ponce de León II
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Nicolas Ponce de León II was the acting governor of Florida
between 1673 and 1674. He served as acting governor after the death of Manuel de Cendoya
, continuing on the fort of Castillo de San Marcos
, to "lock" the British attacks in Florida.
in 1673 to temporarily replace Manuel de Cendoya, who had died in that year. He continued with the construction of the new Castillo de San Marcos
, Manuel de Cendoya
started.
Under his rule, the reconstruction of the castle of San Marcos was quick but not as much as he expected, because the Native Americans
who built the castle did not know their production techniques and they made many mistakes in the construction which involved redoing over and over again, the areas in which they had failed. In addition, epidemics caused by poor hygiene which killed many of them and the excess weight of the loads and little knowledge to manipulate him them caused dislocations in the bones, not counting the towers that falling in the works. Lack of funds remained the biggest problem for construction. It sent thousands of dollars that basically served for food and wages. Nicholas II Ponce de Leon stepped down as governor of Florida in 1674 with the appointment of Pablo de Hita y Salazar
as official governor of Florida.
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
between 1673 and 1674. He served as acting governor after the death of Manuel de Cendoya
Manuel de Cendoya
Manuel de Cendoya was a Soldier and the governor of Florida between 1670 and 1675. His rule was based on the reconstruction of the Castillo de San Marcos, as Fortress to try to prevent British invasion in Florida.- Biography :...
, continuing on the fort of Castillo de San Marcos
Castillo de San Marcos
The Castillo de San Marcos site is the oldest masonry fort in the United States. It is located in the city of St. Augustine, Florida. Construction was begun in 1672 by the Spanish when Florida was a Spanish territory. During the twenty year period of British possession from 1763 until 1784, the...
, to "lock" the British attacks in Florida.
Biography
Nicolas Ponce de Leon was appointed acting governor of FloridaFlorida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
in 1673 to temporarily replace Manuel de Cendoya, who had died in that year. He continued with the construction of the new Castillo de San Marcos
Castillo de San Marcos
The Castillo de San Marcos site is the oldest masonry fort in the United States. It is located in the city of St. Augustine, Florida. Construction was begun in 1672 by the Spanish when Florida was a Spanish territory. During the twenty year period of British possession from 1763 until 1784, the...
, Manuel de Cendoya
Manuel de Cendoya
Manuel de Cendoya was a Soldier and the governor of Florida between 1670 and 1675. His rule was based on the reconstruction of the Castillo de San Marcos, as Fortress to try to prevent British invasion in Florida.- Biography :...
started.
Under his rule, the reconstruction of the castle of San Marcos was quick but not as much as he expected, because the Native Americans
Native Americans in the United States
Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples in North America within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, parts of Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii. They are composed of numerous, distinct tribes, states, and ethnic groups, many of which survive as...
who built the castle did not know their production techniques and they made many mistakes in the construction which involved redoing over and over again, the areas in which they had failed. In addition, epidemics caused by poor hygiene which killed many of them and the excess weight of the loads and little knowledge to manipulate him them caused dislocations in the bones, not counting the towers that falling in the works. Lack of funds remained the biggest problem for construction. It sent thousands of dollars that basically served for food and wages. Nicholas II Ponce de Leon stepped down as governor of Florida in 1674 with the appointment of Pablo de Hita y Salazar
Pablo de Hita y Salazar
Pablo de Hita y Salazar was a Spanish soldier and governor of Florida , who was best known for his many mistakes made in the re - construction of the Castillo de San Marcos, St...
as official governor of Florida.
External links
- http://staugustine.com/history/castillo-de-san-marcos. Castillo de San Marcos | StAugustine.com
- http://www.exploresouthernhistory.com/castillodesanmarcos1.html. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - St. Augustine, Florida.