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Amerigo Vespucci
Amerigo Vespucci was an Italian explorer, navigator, cartographer, and merchant. He captained two major voyages which explored the east coast of South America from 1499 to 1502. The name “America” was derived from his first name.
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What problems did Amerigo Vespucci face in 1499?
He went to the Americas and had the idea that the land was not the Indies it was a New World and Balboa proved his idea correct, he also drew maps and because he signed his name on it America is called America
1454 – Amerigo Vespucci was born in Florence, Italy. 1497 – Vespucci made his first voyage to the New World. 1501 – He was part of an expedition to the coast of South America. 1507 – The term "America" was first used to reference the New World, in honor of Amerigo Vespucci.
What tools did Vespucci use for navigation?
Shockingly, Amerigo Vespucci had access to very few of the modern innovations that are taken for granted today. In order to calculate longitude, one requires very precise measurements of time, to within approximately three seconds per day. With precise timing, and extensive tables giving known sunrise and sunset times throughout the year, one can estimate rather precisely their longitudinal distance from the known location. Though this was widely known, it was not until the year 1730 C.E. that John Harisson invented a mechanical clock movement with enough precision to accurately estimate longitude; such ultra-accurate (for their day) clocks were known as marine chronometers. Until the invention of GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites, this was the only way to determine longitude. So, Vespucci obviously lacked this advantage in the 15th century.
It is far easier to calculate Latitude, however. Until the dawn of the GPS-era, the sextant was a tool used to calculate the angle of the sun at mid-day; the elevation angle of the sun, when precisely measured, will tell how far one is from the equator (where the elevation would be 90 degrees). Although the sextant was conceived by Sir Isaac Newton during the 17th century, a predecessor of the sextant, the mariner's astrolabewas a more crude instrument that could measure this angle of elevation, though with far less accuracy. The earliest date held for the invention of the astrolabe is around 1295 C.E., but the most reliable dates place it in common use at the end of the 15th century, so given Vespucci's status as one of the premier explorers of his time, he would certainly have been able to use an astrolabe on his journeys.
The magnetic compass of course dates from antiquity, and had been in common use for thousands of years prior to Amerigo Vespucci's voyages, so he certainly would have know which direction he was travelling; further, with knowledge of his heading and an estimate of his speed, he would have used dead reckoning to predict how far his vessel would travel each day.
A cartographer by trade, Vespucci would also have not only relied on previous (even incomplete) maps in his possession, but also his own updated maps, which he meticulously created during the voyages. He would have also measured water depth periodically using a plumb line (a lead weight tied to a rope), to determine the relative direction to land; the ocean gradually deepens farther from major continents, and rises again abruptly near the continental shelf. Independent of his instruments, Vespucci would at times be able to discern the direction to land.
Finally, as a supplement, Amerigo Vespucci would likely have relied on stellar navigation. An extensive knowledge of astronomy and detailed star charts would have assisted Vespucci in estimating (very generally) his latitude and compass heading. Certain constellations are more or less visible during different parts of the night (and times of the year), and will climb to higher elevations in the sky at different latitudes. Thus, Vespucci would have very carefully recorded these differences for navigation, but it cannot be overemphasized that this type of navigational reckoning is limited in the extreme: as one of the first explorers in the region, Amerigo Vespucci would likely only have been able to tell that he was, for example, in the southern hemisphere and very, very far from home.
Did Amerigo Vespucci's crew get scurvy?
There is no historical evidence that Amerigo Vespucci's crew suffered from scurvy during his voyages. Scurvy was a common disease among sailors due to lack of vitamin C in their diet, but it is not specifically documented in relation to Vespucci's expeditions.
What lands were named after explorer A. Vespucci?
he discover a land tht no one cares about and none ever will so what the fudge ever noonee give a flying bird so goodbeye u crazy and for the people the like to do there work u are crazyly stupoud and lame cause no cool people like to do there work stuid people
What was Amerigo Vespucci was looking for what on his voyages?
What all explores in this time period were intersted in. Back then spices ( even silks) were a hot camodi. So were riches and anything exravigant,, that European's could no longer get a hold of from the East. So spices, silks, gold, jewelry, just about anything.
Did Amerigo Vespucci meet anyone important on his journey?
Amerigo Vespucci met indigenous people during his voyages to the Americas, but there is no record of him meeting any other significant historical figures during his exploration trips. His encounters with indigenous populations played a crucial role in shaping his understanding of the New World.
What nation did Amerigo Vespucci explored for?
Seville, Spain
The mouth of the Amazon river, South America
Asia, somewhere at the right bottom corner of China.
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Amerigho aka Amerigo Vespucci, came from the City State of Florence, which became part of the United Kingdom of Italy between 1861 to 1870.
He offered his services to Spain and became Spain's "Chief Pilot".
His claim to fame was a voyage in which he explored the East Coast of South America as far south, but not rounding what later became "Dutch" Cape Hoorn, later renamed Cape Horn. On his way back north he discovered the Amazon River then what was to become Trinidad.
It is thought that North, South, and Central America are are named after him. name. Others, as far back as the 17th century, believed that he met up with a South American peoples called Amrik or Americ (Spelling as per whoever interpreted it), and he changed his name to Amerigho so he would receive greater honours and recognition. There is no sound proof of this.
Christoffa Corombo, from Genoa, another city state that became part of Italy, was a far greater explorer and man of vision. When he gained recognition thoughout the Europe, he became know by his Latinized name of Christorus Columbus, which was common practice, as the Church held power over all of Europe. The
Spanish/Castillian who hired him, and from whom he got his recognition called him Cristobal Colon. The world his full of his namesakes. For the first hundred or so years after his 1492 voyage, the new world was not called America, but Columbia, after Chritoffa. Hundreds of towns, cities, counties, and also a country are either called Columbia, The province of British Columbia in Canada, District of Columbia, Columbia River, along with numberous Cristobal(s), and Colon(s) etc.
Vespucci, unlike poor Christoffa, who was eventually rewarded with his governorship of Hispaniolla by being placed in chains, did correctly surmise that Columbia was not "Cathay" as the Spanish Crown and Christoffa had assumed, but a whole new continent.
Why was Amerigo Vespucci given credit for the Americas instead of Columbus?
ok Amerigo was first and we named America but christopher discovered the Indians
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.
What nationality is Amerigo Vespucci?
He was Italian, but sailed for Spain.
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Amerigo Vespucci was from the Republic of Florence, a country in what is now Italy. He sailed for Portugal on one voyage and for Spain on another. He might have gone on other expeditions, but they are not recorded outside letters thought to be forgeries, so they may not have existed.
What are facts about Amerigo Vespucci's crew?
Here are some interesting facts about Vespucci.
1. He died of malaria in 1512.
2. He is known for giving America it's name.
3. His family was very rich and lived in Florence, Italy
4.his family was friends with rolaty from spain.
5.His dad wanted him to live a comericel life.
See in "Ariel Castro's Corner" new inedited facts and explanations about Amerigo Vespucci.
Amerigo Vespucci, Explorer
- Born: 9 March 1454
- Birthplace: Florence, Italy
- Died: 22 February 1512
- Best Known As: The explorer after whom the Americas are named
Amerigo Vespucci was a Florentine merchant and navigator who made at least two transatlantic trips to the New World, voyages that inspired cartographer Martin Wardseemüller to label the new continent "America" in 1507. Vespucci was employed by the Florentine Medici family as a representative for their operations in Seville, Spain. He went from supplying ships to joining the expedition of Alonso Ojeda as a navigator. Although the record is unclear, it is generally accepted that Vespucci sailed with Ojeda to the northeastern coast of South America in 1499, under the flag of Spain. He made a second voyage in 1502. The story that he reached South America in 1497 is held to be apocryphal; the story that he made a fourth voyage in 1504 is also considered suspect. Somehow an account of a 1497 voyage was published, and Wardseemüller came to believe that Vespucci had commanded the expedition and had reached the New World before Christopher Columbus, who found the mainland in 1498. Wardseemüller named the continent America and the label stuck.
Vespucci is said to have made a guess at the world's circumference that was accurate within 50 miles. His real achievement seems to be that he concluded America had to be a new continent and not the eastern part of Asia, as Columbus believed. An honored citizen in Spain, Vespucci spent the years after his voyages as a maritime official for King Ferdinand.He sailed around with Christhoper Columbus till the reached Asia.
He did not come to North America
He wrote a book stating that he did land in North America, but in 1894 it was proven he lied.
"America" is named after him because a German map maker read his book and believed him.
He did land on the coast of Venezuela
What was Amerigo vespuccis route?
Amerigo Vespucci explored the eastern coastline of South America between 1499 and 1502. He sailed along the coast of present-day Brazil and Venezuela, and then further south towards Argentina. Vespucci's travels helped to confirm that the lands he encountered were part of a new continent, separate from Asia.
What is Amerigo Vespucci's favorite book?
amerigo didnt have a favorite food he liked anything that he can eat i think
What dangerous encounter did Amerigo Vespucci have?
Think about what the early explorers and what they did. They got on a small boat, had little info about where they were going, no good maps, and had a crew of about 35-40 people. This took a lot of courage.
What were the consequences of Amerigo Vespucci?
Nil to none. Vespucci lied in his books about his trips and he DID NOT discover America. He went along the coast of South America in 3 voyages. In 1890 it was proven his stories were not true, but the myth seems to have persisted that he discovered America. America was given its name by a German map maker who believed his stories. He was called Martin Waldseemuller.
The above answer is partially true. Amerigo Vespucci did not truly discover America, however, he did make the world notice that Columbus had discovered a new continent. Columbus had believed he had arrived in Asia when actually discovering the New World. It was Amerigo Vespucci who made it known that this was not Asia, but rather a new landmass.
