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.... Wikipedia
Born: February 15, 1519, Aviles, Spain
Died: September 17, 1574 (age 55 years), Santander, Spain
Descendants: Ana Menéndez de Avilés, Catalina Menéndez de Avilés, and María Menéndez de avilés
Previous office: Governor of Spanish Florida (1565–1574)
Place of burial: Iglesia de los Padres Franciscanos, Aviles, Spain
Nationality: Spanish
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Pedro Menendez de Aviles was a skilled sailor, a wealthy supporter of Spain, and a staunch Roman Catholic, all qualities needed to take control of La Florida.