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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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How was Amerigo Vespucci was honored?
He realizing Columbus discovered a New World, not the Orient; therefore, he was honored by the naming of the "New Land" after him by a German mapmaker who named the "New Land," "America."
What ship did Vespucci sail on?
The name(s) of Vespucci's ships are the San, the Antiago, the Repertaga,the Wegiz, and the Girmand.
What native American cultures did Amerigo Vespucci come across?
OKay, one is led to believe that yes, Amerigo Vespucci did in fact meet with Native Americans. He traveled to many established societies, not made by the Europeans. Just think to yourself when Columbus "discovered" the Americas.Then think of the time when Vespucci explored. There was not much time for the Spanish/other countries to colonize in the part of South America he explored. He did say he met people (Im almost positive) therefore, they must have been Native Americans. Thanks for listening I hope this helped! P.S. The stuff in quotes is what I said, its in quotes because I think it looks cool. =)
I need a map of the path Amerigo Vespucci took?
look at google and type amerigo vespucci look @ images
What are Amerigo Vespuccis biggest accomplishments?
Amerigo Vespucci is credited with exploring and mapping parts of the Americas, leading to the first recorded use of the term "America" to refer to the continents. He also played a key role in debunking the idea that Christopher Columbus had reached Asia, helping to reshape European understanding of the world's geography.
What two things did Amerigo Vespucci discover that Christopher Columbus's didn't?
The earth was bigger than most people thought ,Columbus did not reach Asia he landed were no one has discovered.
What country benefited form Amerigo Vespucci?
United States of America!! A cartographer named the "New World" after Amerigo Vespucci.
Did Magellan really name the Pacific oceon the Pacific?
Magellan did not coin the name "Pacific Ocean." The ocean was named by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan during his voyage in 1520 due to its calm and tranquil waters. The name "Pacific" comes from the Latin word "pacificus," meaning peaceful.
Why was Amerigo Vespucci named the pickle dealer?
Because of Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Emerson wrote in his book English Traits, and I quote, "Strange, that the New World should have no better luck,-that broad America must wear the name of a thief. Amerigo Vespucci, the pickle-dealer at Seville".
In 1507 a German mapmaker suggested that the new land be named what after Amerigo Vespucci?
Since it is not called Vespucci, that would be America.
Yes, Amerigo Vespucci sailed in 1499-1500 for Spain.
Did Spain pay Amerigo Vespucci's voyage to South America?
Yes, but only for the First 2 and last 2 Portugal paid for his other 2
In 1507 who is the German mapmaker suggested that the new land be named after Amerigo Vespucci?
In 1507, the German mapmaker Martin Waldseemüller suggested that the newly discovered lands in the Americas be named after Amerigo Vespucci. He created a world map in which he labeled the continent "America" in honor of Vespucci, who had explored and written about the New World. Waldseemüller's map was influential and played a significant role in popularizing the name. This marked the first instance of the name "America" being used to refer to the continents of the Western Hemisphere.
