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What was Amerigos brothers names?

Amerigo Vespucci's brothers' names were: Antonio, Girolamo, and Bernado Vespucci.


How many trips did Amerigo Vespucci How many trips did Amerigo Vespucci take?

Amerigo Vespucci took a total of three known voyages to the Americas between 1497 and 1504. Throughout these expeditions, he explored various regions along the South American coast, therefore distinguishing himself as a noteworthy explorer.


Did Amerigo Vespucci have a fourth voyage?

He didn't. He sailed on three voyages. Believe me.


What did Amerigo Vespucci fear?

The Italian navigator Amerigo Vespucci developed a method of calculating longitude, employed by Spain Vespucci argued that the new world was a separate continent not connected to Asia thus adding a forth to the known three. In modern terms Vespucci's difficulties are that Columbus discovered the New World prior to Vespucci's voyages. I take it you know America was named after him?


Did Amerigo Vespucci have-any sisters?

No, he only had three brothers, Antonio, Giolamo, and Bernardo. His parents were Lizabetta and Stagio


What was discovered on Amerigo Vespucci's voyage?

He discovered three of the world's largest rivers and mapped over 3,000 miles of South America for Portugal.


Did Amerigo Vespucci have siblings?

Yes, he had three brothers- two older and one younger. The eldest was Antonio, next was Girolamo. His younger brother was Bernardo.


Did Amerigo Vespucci have any kids?

Amerigo Vespucci married but had no children.


How many ships did Vespucci have during his second voyage?

Amerigo Vespucci had three ships during his second voyage, which took place in 1499-1500. The three ships were named "Sancta Maria," "Sancto António," and "Concepción."


What are three reasons why Amerigo Vespucci is important enought to be in history books?

One reason is that he figured out Columbus didn't sail around the world to India like he thought but had discovered an entirely new country. He's also who the US is named after


Why did king Ferdinand and queen Isabella help give money to Amerigo Vespucci?

Columbus thought he could reach India by going west. He ran into America. India was the place where spices came (come) from and they were expensive. A fast trade route to India was seen as very much worth the price of three boats and crew.


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