13 mai 1501 - Vespucci Claims Land is "New World"
Description:
Voyage of May 13, 1501– July 22, 1502 during which time Vespucci becomes convinced that the newly discovered lands (in Central and South America) were not Asia but a "New World." Scholars also became convinced. The moniker "America" comes from his name but was applied to North America much later.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
13 mai 1501
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 524 ans