Which architect was responsible for designing the building standing on the original site of a Spanish explorer, conquistador, and first Governor of Puerto Rico?
Juan Ponce de León Juan Ponce de León (] ; 1474 – July 1521) was a Spanish explorer and "conquistador". He became the first Governor of Puerto Rico by appointment of the Spanish crown. He led the first known European expedition to "La Florida", which he named during his first voyage to the area in 1513. Though in popular culture, he was supposedly searching for the Fountain of Youth, there is no contemporary evidence to support the story, which is likely a myth.
Manuel de Mederos Captain Manuel de Mederos (Portuguese: "Manuel de Medeiros" ) (1539 – c. 1613) was a Portuguese explorer and settler who was active in the Spanish conquest of Mexico. He was one of the founders of the city of Saltillo, Coahuila and was the mayor of Monterrey.