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Who sponsored Amerigo Vespucci's First exploration?
Someone in Spain, most probably King Ferdinand V.
Who accompanied Amerigo Vespucci's on his exploration?
Amerigo went on many voyages, on some of them he was alone. But on others, he was accomponied by people such as Alonso de Ojeda and Gonocalo Coelho. His last and most important voyage was led and accomplished by Amerigo Vespucci himself.
When did Amerigo vspucci die?
Amerigo Vespucci died on February 22, 1512 of malaria in Spain. Amerigo Vespucci is most known for discovering the Americas.
What weapons did Amerigo Vespucci have?
Amerigo Vespucci did not carry much weapon. Most of his encounters were peaceful. But when he and his men were attacked by tribes, they used metal swords which were very effective as the natives had only arrows and shields.
When did Amerigo Vespucci do most of his exploring?
1490s to 1510s
What did Amerigo Vespucci dicover?
Amerigo Vespucci discovered that Asia was not a part of America. America was named after him.
The most widely publicized description of the New World in Europe in the early 16th century was that of?
Amerigo Vespucci...
Who figured out that the earth is larger than most people thought?
John Cabot
What did Amerigo Vespucci gain for himself after his voyage?
Amerigo Vespucci gained money for Spain and himself he also gained land for his country Spain.
Which was the most significant result vespucci's voyage?
The most significant result of Amerigo Vespucci was the discovery of the continent of what was later to be named America. Prior to this time, Europeans had been unaware of this large land area.
What happend in Amerigo Vespucci's childhood?
Amerigo Vespucci was born on March 18,1454 in Florence ,Italy. He died in Seville, Spain on February 22, 1512. He was the third child of Sergionastagio Vespucci and Lisa di Giovanni Mini. His father was a notary (certified of documents) of Money Changer's Guild and the Vespucci family was considered one of the most cultured and respected families of Florence. Amerigo's uncle, Giorgio Antonio Vespucci supervised his studies. He helped Amerigo with his interest in astronomy and the study of the universe. Giorgio was a canon (priest), a scholar, a collector of manuscripts, and the owner of a library. He opened a school in is convent of San Marco for the sons of the respected families of Florence. When Amerigo was of age, he attended his uncle's school. His uncle taught him to perfect his Latin, the language of scholars. He also taught him physical sciences, astronomy, cosmography, and geography. Amerigo's father had plans for his son to enter the commercial life and have a mercantile career where had would save the family's fortune.
Is this true or false by the time of the period of European exploration began most maps included the Americas?
False. At the beginning of the period of European exploration, the Americas were not yet fully mapped or integrated into European cartography. It wasn't until explorers like Christopher Columbus and Amerigo Vespucci made their voyages to the New World that the Americas began to be included in maps with more accuracy.
