Its name was the luna rossa, named after a italian film. Amerigo workedfor a company that prepared ships for voyages and thats how he met. Vespucci was the one person for whom north and south america was named after. Spain spain was looking for explorers to claim land for spain, so they funded vespucci s. Apr 04, 2017 amerigo vespucci 14541512 was an italian navigator and explorer, who developed a method for determining longitude. Like other portraits in the atlas, vespucci is depicted surrounded by the tools of the explorer. Amerigo vespucci, merchant and explorernavigator who took part in early voyages to the new world 14991500, 150102 and occupied the influential post of piloto mayor master navigator in sevilla 150812. While in bahamas and took 200 native americans to spain as slaves. He went on at least two trips 14991500 and 15011502 and maybe four 1497 and 15034.
Amerigo workedfor a company that prepared ships for voyages and thats how he met christopher columbus oct 19, 1496. He travels to south america in search to see if brazil is connected to asia. Amerigo vespucci further worked as a provision contractor for the expeditions in the indies, including for the historic voyages of christopher columbus. Interested in the great and courageous voyages and discoveries of our hero, look at the voyages section. Amerigo vespuccis association with ships came to the attention of king manuel i of portugal. Brazil, at latitude of 1652 s, had been discovered earlier and was claimed by portugal under the treaty of tordesillas. Amerigo vespucci 14541512 was a florentine sailor, explorer, and trader.
He was famous for getting north and south america named after him. Full text of the first four voyages of amerigo vespucci. Portuguese explorer amerigo vespucci went from the coast of guyana to the amazon river and, on his second voyage, south from brazil. In 1499, king manuel of portugal invited amerigo vespucci to sail to the americas as an observer.
Between 1497 and 1504, the famous italian explorer made four voyages from spain to the new world, the first alleged voyage lasted from may, 1497, until october, 1498. Amerigo vespucci march 9, 1454 february 22, 1512 was an italian merchant, explorer, and navigator from the republic of florence between 1497 and 1504, vespucci participated in at least two voyages of the age of discovery, first on behalf of spain 14991500 and then for portugal 15011502. Believing he had discovered a new continent, he called south america the new world. Amerigo wrote a letter to his father before his father died. Mar 08, 2017 it was at the invitation of king manuel i of portugal, that vespucci participated as observer in several voyages that explored the east coast of south america between 1499 and 1502. This website is all about the great explorer amerigo vespucci. He was the third son of nastagio vespucci and his mother was lisabetta vespucci. Explorer amerigo vespucci was born in 1451 in italy. Amerigo vespucci was an italianborn merchant and explorer who took part in early voyages to the new world on behalf of spain around the. He made at least two, and possibly four voyages to america between 1497 and 1504. Vespucci s first voyage this route shows amerigo vespucci s first voyage to america in 1499. He was one of the more colorful characters of the early age of discovery in the americas and captained one of the first journeys to the new world. Amerigo vespucci america discovery of the new world. What were the major achievements by amerigo vespucci.
The european explorer, amerigo vespucci, goes through his third voyage. The first four voyages of amerigo vespucci by vespucci, amerigo. Vespucci did not start out commanding this expedition, but when portuguese officers asked him, he couldnt pass off the offer. The name for the americas is derived from his given name. Christopher columbus was just three years older than amerigo vespucci. He wrote a letter to his father before his father died jan 1, 1491. Learn of is fascinating childhood in the early life section of our website. He was born in italy on march 9,1454 he died in february 22, 1512 from malaria in seville spain. His father was a notary for the money changers guild of florence. But it was columbus who found the continent, on his third voyage of 1498. Amerigo vespucci s uncle, giorgio antonio, took wee amerigo under his wing. His other routes are unverified due to conflicting accounts. Dec 17, 2010 amerigo vespucci was an italian merchant, explorer and cartographer, after whom america is named. Amerigo vespucci con artist of the sea he made believe he discovered mainland america in 1497, and got it named after him.
It is now generally accepted by historians that no voyage was made in 1497 which allegedly began from cadiz on may 10th of that year. When amerigo vespucci wrote the letter to the king of spain and when christopher columbus heard about it he wanted to sail to south america. Amerigo vespucci was born in about 1451 in florence, italy. Amerigo vespucci was born in florence, italy in march of 1451, and grew up in a considerable mansion near the river. During this voyage he traveled along the coast of venezuela and.
To find out the events of his life and the place they took in his life, check out the timeline. Vespucci went on between four and six voyages and this is the picture on the left is the type of boat he would have used. Amerigo vespucci was born on may 9, 1454 in florence, italy. Amerigo vespucci by prezi user on prezi presentation software. Feb 08, 2011 here is a video i did of the famous explorer, amerigo vespucci. Amerigo itself is an italian form of haimirich in english, henry.
Amerigo vespucci wrote a letter to a king in spain and the king of spain was mad at christopher columbus because he didnt find a lot of gold for the king of spain. His third voyage is vespucci s most famous expedition. Amerigo vespucci, representing italian bankers traveled to the new world in 1499. America was named after him because he was the first person to say that the new world wasnt the west indies, but a new country. Vespucci had a wonderful life and found many things on his voyages. Sep 21, 2017 amerigo vespucci took at least three voyages westward, said cosme. Amerigo vespucci facts, worksheets, exploration information. Amerigo vespucci march 9, 1454 february 22, 1512 was an italian merchant, explorer, and navigator from the republic of florence between 1497 and 1504, vespucci participated in at least two voyages exploring the coast of the new world, first on behalf of spain 14991500 and then for portugal 15011502. He was invited to be an observer in several of the voyages made to the east coast of south america between 1499 and 1502. In 1508, he became spains first chief of navigation. His parents were able to provide him with a good education and were friends with italys ruling family, the medici. Amerigo vespucci was born on march 9, 1454, in florence, italy. He played a senior role in two voyages which explored the east coast of south america between 1499 and 1502.
See the fact file below for more information on amerigo vespucci or alternatively, you can download our 27page amerigo vespucci worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment. The role of vespucci has been much debated, particularly due to two of his letters whose authenticity has been brought into doubt. There is some controversy among historians about when vespucci set sail on his first voyage. It had three main points of power, the bow sail, the middle sail, and the stern sail. In 1503 and 1505, two booklets were published under his name, containing colorful descriptions.
Amerigo vespucci was an italianborn merchant and explorer who took part in early voyages to the new world on behalf of spain around the late 15th century. Amerigo vespuccis voyages by pranav pillai on prezi. Introduced to the world of voyages and exploration. Amerigo vespucci was born in florence as the third child of a respected family. First voyage second voyage third voyage fourth voyage vespucci didnt make much progress in his second voyage, so spain stopped funding him. Vespucci also helped to figure out the size of the earth. Find out more about the voyages of florentine explorer amerigo vespucci, including how his exploration of the new world led him to become americas namesake, at. The biography of amerigo vespucci 14511512, the italian explorer whose discoveries led to the continent of america being named after him. If accurate, this means amerigo set foot on north america before christopher columbus did. The song is free to dream by someone not exactly sure, again i dont own it. Maiden voyage on may 10, 1497, reached the coast of america but thought it was asia. Amerigo vespucci made four voyages during which he discovered a lot of the coastline and rivers of south, central and north america. The two disputed letters claim that vespucci made four voyages to america, while at most three can be verified from other sources.
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