![On this day in Florida history - May 1, 1562 - Jean Ribault arrives at St. Johns River, claims Florida for France - Florida History Network - Your one-stop source for celebrating On this day in Florida history - May 1, 1562 - Jean Ribault arrives at St. Johns River, claims Florida for France - Florida History Network - Your one-stop source for celebrating](http://www.floridahistorynetwork.com/uploads/2/5/3/4/25341746/1398951214.jpg)
On this day in Florida history - May 1, 1562 - Jean Ribault arrives at St. Johns River, claims Florida for France - Florida History Network - Your one-stop source for celebrating
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Descendants of Jean Ribault speak out against renaming of Ribault Middle and High Schools – Action News Jax
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The French coloniser, Jean Ribault sets up his column in Florida, which is honoured by Native Americans. Date: 1562 Stock Photo - Alamy
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