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Amerigo Vespucci ( / vɛˈspuːtʃi / vesp-OO-chee, [1] Italian: [ameˈriːɡo veˈsputtʃi]; 9 March 1451 – 22 February 1512) was an Italian [2] explorer and navigator from the Republic of Florence, from whose name the term "America" is derived.
May 20, 2024 · Amerigo Vespucci (born 1454?, Florence, Italy—died 1512, Sevilla, Spain) was a merchant and explorer-navigator who took part in early voyages to the New World (1499–1500 and 1501–02) and occupied the influential post of piloto mayor (“master navigator”) in Sevilla (1508–12).
Jul 31, 2023 · Learn about the 16th-century Italian explorer who challenged the belief that Columbus had reached Asia and named the New World after himself. Explore his early life, his voyages, his observations and his role in cartography and navigation.
Aug 2, 2023 · America was named after Amerigo Vespucci, a Florentine navigator and explorer who played a prominent role in exploring the New World.
Amerigo Vespucci, (born 1454?, Florence—died 1512, Sevilla), Italian-born Spanish navigator and explorer of the New World. He entered the Medici family business and in 1491 was sent to Sevilla, where he helped outfit the ships for the expeditions of Christopher Columbus .
Amerigo Vespucci was born March 9, 1454 in Florence, Italy to Nastagio and Lisabetta Vespucci. His father was a notary in the Florence government. The Vespucci family was well-connected, and Amerigo received an excellent education by his uncle Giorgio Antonio.
Feb 8, 2022 · Early life. First voyage. 1501 voyage and South America. Later voyages. Naming of America. Additional resources. Bibliography. Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci is best known for his namesake:...
