On March 19, 1565, King Philip II of Spain appointed Pedro Menéndez de Avilés Adelantado (Governor and Captain-General) of Florida.
Menéndez is credited with ousting the French from Fort Caroline and establishing the colony of St. Augustine in 1565.
On March 19, 1565, King Philip II of Spain appointed Pedro Menéndez de Avilés Adelantado (Governor and Captain-General) of Florida.
Menéndez is credited with ousting the French from Fort Caroline and establishing the colony of St. Augustine in 1565.
