14 mai 1501 - Amerigo Ves Pucci
Description:
Voyager: Amerigo Vespucci
Year Voyage Began: 1501 is when Vespucci discovered Rio de Janeiro
Country of Origin: Florence, Italy
Financed by: King Ferninand and Queen Isabella of Spain
Motivation: He was enticed by the prospect of fame He also wanted to see the world with his own eyes
Where did he go?: On his third and most successful voyage, he discovered present-day Rio de Janeiro and Rio de la Plata.
Accomplishments: He was the first person to recognize North and South America as distinct continents
Interesting fact: His nickname was the Pickle Dealer
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