Amerigo Vespucci
Italian Explorer 1451-1512
Biography
Vespucci was born on March 9th,1451 in Florence, Italy. He was born in a wealthy family and was a banker before he explored. In 1499, he set off to the Americas for Spain to find out about the ¨India¨ Columbus vouched for. His voyage proved Columbus wrong about the land he found. It had him find Rio de Janeiro and Rio de la Plata. Vespucci then died in 1512.
Amerigo Vespucci Tall Ship
This ship was named in his honor after his death
Spanish Flag
Vespucci sailed for Spain.
Florence, Italy
Vespucci was born in Florence
Accomplishments
Vespucciś voyages proved one of the most famous explorers wrong about where he landed. In return the New World was named after him. He guessed the size of the world, mapped out his voyages, discovered now populated city. He may have been logical and fame-hungry, but his feats now live in honor in America.
Report By Katie Johnson
Bibliography
"Amerigo Vespucci." Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, n.d. Web. 03 Feb. 2016.