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Who is named after America?
America was named after Amerigo Vespucci when he found Columbus was wrong and didnt find India he found a new county
What was Amerigo Vespucci challenged by?
Columbus
Who is the Italian explorer the Americas are named after?
The Americas was named after an Italian explorer, Amerigo Vespucci
What year did Vespucci prove Columbus wrong'?
Amerigo Vespucci proved Columbus wrong in the year 1497.
Where did King Ferdinand send Amerigo Vespucci?
King Ferdinand named Amerigo Vespucci the Chief Navigator of Spain. Amerigo Vespucci had the responsibility of planning the navigation for the voyages to the Indes.
Who is named after America?
America was named after Amerigo Vespucci when he found Columbus was wrong and didnt find India he found a new county
Did Christopher Columbus find America if so how?
No,he didn`t find it. A man named Amerigo found it.
Why is Columbous a phony?
Columbus is a phony because he got credit for what Amerigo Vespucci discovered. Christopher actually only found the Bahamas. Amerigo Vespucci really discovered America. I don't know why we celebrate ''Columbus Day'' he didn't even find anything! I personally don't celebrate the holiday. I'd rather celebrate ''Amerigo Day'' than ''Columbus Day'' any day! To find out more information about Amerigo Vespucci, or Christopher Columbus, send a message to my wikianswers username: allisonwilinski !!!!!
Did christopher Columbus discover America before or after Amerigo Vespucci?
Actually the same time because Amerigo was on the same ship as Columbus, but America was named after Amerigo.
What was Amerigo Vespucci challenged by?
Columbus
Who inspired Amerigo?
Correspondence with Christopher Columbus inspired Amerigo Vespucci to continue exploring to find the New World. Vespucci had a love of the sea, which helped him decide to explore.
How did Amerigo Vespucci help the world?
he helped tell Columbus that he did not find Asia and also discovered america
Who inspired Columbus to discover the New World?
It was Amerigo Vespucci.
How did Amerigo Vespucci change Christopher Columbus?
Columbus was before him in 1492 and didn’t change Columbus.
Did Amerigo Vespucci ever find Asia?
He wasnt interested in finding Asia, he wanted to demonstrate to Christoforo Columbus that what he founded wasnt the Indias, but another continent. Amerigo Vespucci explored Central and South America. Amerigo Vespucci and Christoforo Columbus were both italian exploreres, but didnt get along well . The Americas were named after his name.
Who discovered the Americas before Columbus?
Amerigo Vespucci
Who sailed south of where Columbus had landed?
Amerigo Vespucci
