0
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoWiki User
∙ 15y agoSpain
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why were the continents that make up the new world named after Amerigo Vespucci?
While it is commonly believed that the continent of America is named after 15th-16th century cartographer Amerigo Vespucci, there is growing evidence that it is in fact named after Welshman Richard Ameryk, the owner of the ship that John Cabot used to sail to North America in 1497. A letter, discovered in 1504, once believed to have been printed in 1497, and penned by Amerigo Vespucci, is now believed to be a forgery.
How many ships did Amerigo Vespucci have?
i think Amerigo had about 102 men on this trip with him.
What are the names of the two famous Italian explorers?
Marco Polo and Amerigo Vespucci.
How many days weeks or years was Amerigo Vespucci gone?
two whole years
What year did Amerigo Vespucci explore?
Vespucci played a senior role in two voyages which explored the northeast coast of South America between 1499 and 1502
Which explorer had two new continents named after himself?
The Americas were named after Amerigo Vespucci.
Why were the continents that make up the new world named after Amerigo Vespucci?
While it is commonly believed that the continent of America is named after 15th-16th century cartographer Amerigo Vespucci, there is growing evidence that it is in fact named after Welshman Richard Ameryk, the owner of the ship that John Cabot used to sail to North America in 1497. A letter, discovered in 1504, once believed to have been printed in 1497, and penned by Amerigo Vespucci, is now believed to be a forgery.
Who was a explorer that got named continent named after them?
Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer, has two continents named after him: North America and South America.
How many brothers does Amerigo Vespucci have?
Amerigo has two older brothers and one youngerbrother
How many trips did Amerigo Vespucci do to America?
The answer is two.
How many ships did Amerigo Vespucci have?
i think Amerigo had about 102 men on this trip with him.
Who sponsored Amerigo Vespucci's?
Mainly the Monarchs of two of the leading countries at thid time in exploring, Spain's and Portugaul's Kings and Queens.
Are there places named after Amerigo Vespucci?
I can think of at least two. (Hint: they're fairly large places, and it's not North and South Vespuccia.)
Sailor who realized Columbus discovered a new continent?
Amerigo Vespucci was the one who pointed out that Christopher Columbus had discovered a new continent. This is why the two continents of North and South America are named after him: Amerigo ---> America.
What are the names of the two famous Italian explorers?
Marco Polo and Amerigo Vespucci.
How long does Amerigo Vespucci think his expedition or journey take?
About two or one year.
How did Amerigo Vespucci get to south America?
he sailed in a bout to south america for two mothes
