Panama
Vasco Nunez de Balboa is most notable for being the first European to explore the Pacific Ocean. The expedition was originally to find gold, which Balboa thought would please the King of Spain, but when the prospect of gold failed, Balboa instead claimed all the lands that the waters of the Pacific Ocean touched in the name of Spain.
Balboa wanted to explore because of wealth and fame/glory.
Balboa discovered the Pacific Ocean. He travelled across Panama.
Spain
South America
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Vasco Nunez de Balboa is most notable for being the first European to explore the Pacific Ocean. The expedition was originally to find gold, which Balboa thought would please the King of Spain, but when the prospect of gold failed, Balboa instead claimed all the lands that the waters of the Pacific Ocean touched in the name of Spain.
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Pacific Ocean
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