Ameriho Vespucci Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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Born on
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March 9, 1454 in Florence, Italy. Was born into a wealthy family.
2
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Sailed for
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First in Spain (1499-1500) and then Portugal in 1 other voyage (1501-1502)
3
Q
Significant Encounter
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Discovery of cape Cape St.Augustine, Brazil. Also, the amazon river in his voyage to Guiana.
4
Q
History Changing Accomplishment
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Finding amazon river happened during the voltage to South America in 1499 after reaching the coast of Guyana.
