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Spanish Founding
- When
- 1521
- Where
- San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Part of
- Founding of San Juan
Spanish colonists established the settlement in 1521, naming it Ciudad de Puerto Rico.
In 1521, Spanish colonists founded the city and initially called it Ciudad de Puerto Rico, translating to "Rich Port City." This event marks the establishment of the settlement by Spanish colonists in that year.
Sources
- San Juan, Puerto Rico Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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