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Who named the river Amazon and why did they name it the Amazon?
The Amazon river was named by Spanish explorer Fransisco de Orellana in 1541. It is said he named it after the a group of woman found along the river, that were much like the amazons (warlike matriarchal woman from Greek mythology).
Who was the Amazon rainforest named after?
The Amazon rainforest is named after the Amazon River, which runs through it. The river, in turn, was named by Spanish explorer Francisco de Orellana in the 16th century, who encountered tribes of warrior women resembling the Amazons of Greek mythology. His observations led him to associate the region with these legendary figures, thus giving the river—and subsequently the rainforest—its name.
Who is the explorer named after the Hudson river?
There was no explorer named after the Hudson river. The Hudson river was named after the explorer, Henry Hudson.
Who found the Amazon river?
actually it was Francisco de Orellana in 1541, a Spanish explorer from the 16th century.
Which Spanish explorer completed the first documented navigation of the length of the Amazon River?
Francisco de Orellana
A river in New York is named for this explorer?
The Hudson River is named after explorer Henry Hudson.
Is the Amazon River old?
Yes it is. It was discovered in 1541 by a Spanish exsplorer named Francisco de Orellana. Which means that the Amazon River was founded 467 years ago.
How did the Merced river get its name?
A Spanish explorer named the Merced River, or lady of our river of mercy. A Spanish military expedition led by Gabriel Moraga found the river on September 29 1806. They named it Rio de Nuestra Senora de la Merced (River of Our Lady of Mercy).
Which Spanish explorer found the Mississippi river?
Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto "discovered" the river on May 8th 1541 - he named it Río del Espíritu Santo ("River of the Holy Spirt").
River discovered by the spanish explorer Hernando de soto?
river dscovered by the spanish explorer Hernando de soto
What does Colorados name mean?
Colorado means colored red named by a spanish explorer by the red highlights of the Colorado River.
What is the name of a river in New York named after an explorer?
Hudson River
