oct 19, 1519 - Vasco Nunez de Balboa
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Country of origin- Spain
Country/person who financed voyage- Spain
Motivation- To explore the northern coast of modern day South America
Accomplishments- Helped establish the first stable European settlement in the mainland of South America 1519
Interesting fact- The currency in Panama is named after him
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European Explorers
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