His father was a notary for the money changers guild of florence. Amerigo vespucci made four voyages during which he discovered a lot of the coastline and rivers of south, central and north america. Amerigo vespucci was born in about 1451 in florence, italy. In a series of four voyages starting in 1497, vespucci traveled to the islands connected to south american coast and arrived on the eastern tip of what is known today as brazil. Spain spain was looking for explorers to claim land for spain, so they funded vespucci s. Introduced to the world of voyages and exploration. He wrote a letter to his father before his father died jan 1, 1491. Vespucci had a wonderful life and found many things on his voyages. 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 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. Vespucci was the one person for whom north and south america was named after. The song is free to dream by someone not exactly sure, again i dont own it.
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. On may 14, 1501 amerigo set sail for cape verde for king manuel i of portugal. Amerigo vespucci, representing italian bankers traveled to the new world in 1499. 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. He went on at least two trips 14991500 and 15011502 and maybe four 1497 and 15034. 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. It had three main points of power, the bow sail, the middle sail, and the stern sail. His third voyage is vespucci s most famous expedition. He played a senior role in two voyages which explored the east coast of south america between 1499 and 1502. Like other portraits in the atlas, vespucci is depicted surrounded by the tools of the explorer. Learn of is fascinating childhood in the early life section of our website.
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. What were the major achievements by amerigo vespucci. Believing he had discovered a new continent, he called south america the new world. If accurate, this means amerigo set foot on north america before christopher columbus did. 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 was born on march 9, 1454, in florence, 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. Vespucci also helped to figure out the size of the earth. 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 14541512 was an italian explorer, navigator, and cartographer.
Christopher columbus was just three years older than amerigo vespucci. Jan 01, 2005 the first four voyages of amerigo vespucci book. Vespucci did not start out commanding this expedition, but when portuguese officers asked him, he couldnt pass off the offer. Wanted to prove columbus didnt reach asia,but later wanted to prove him right. His other routes are unverified due to conflicting accounts. He was famous for getting north and south america named after him. Amerigo workedfor a company that prepared ships for voyages and thats how he met christopher columbus oct 19, 1496. 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. Maiden voyage on may 10, 1497, reached the coast of america but thought it was asia. To find out the events of his life and the place they took in his life, check out the timeline. The first four voyages of amerigo vespucci by vespucci, amerigo. Vespuccis voyages became widely known in europe after two accounts attributed to him were published. 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. In 1499, king manuel of portugal invited amerigo vespucci to sail to the americas as an observer.
The european explorer, amerigo vespucci, goes through his third voyage. Amerigo vespucci con artist of the sea he made believe he discovered mainland america in 1497, and got it named after him. Amerigo vespucci further worked as a provision contractor for the expeditions in the indies, including for the historic voyages of christopher columbus. Based on the writings of amerigo vespucci, martin waldseemuller became convinced, as did many scholars at the time, that the new world was indeed comprised of new continents. Amerigo vespucci was born on may 9, 1454 in florence, italy. Amerigo vespuccis association with ships came to the attention of king manuel i of portugal. Apr 04, 2017 amerigo vespucci 14541512 was an italian navigator and explorer, who developed a method for determining longitude. His parents were able to provide him with a good education and were friends with italys ruling family, the medici.
Amerigo vespucci was born in florence, italy in march of 1451, and grew up in a considerable mansion near the river. He was invited to be an observer in several of the voyages made to the east coast of south america between 1499 and 1502. He was born in italy on march 9,1454 he died in february 22, 1512 from malaria in seville spain. He made at least two, and possibly four voyages to america between 1497 and 1504. The role of vespucci has been much debated, particularly due to two of his letters whose authenticity has been brought into doubt. The name for the americas is derived from his given name. This website is all about the great explorer amerigo vespucci. Amerigo vespucci america discovery of the new world.
Amerigo vespucci by prezi user on prezi presentation software. Amerigo vespucci was born in florence as the third child of a respected family. Explorer amerigo vespucci was born in 1451 in italy. But it was columbus who found the continent, on his third voyage of 1498. Portuguese explorer amerigo vespucci went from the coast of guyana to the amazon river and, on his second voyage, south from brazil. Vespucci s first voyage this route shows amerigo vespucci s first voyage to america in 1499.
Amerigo vespucci s uncle, giorgio antonio, took wee amerigo under his wing. During this voyage he traveled along the coast of venezuela and. 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. The two disputed letters claim that vespucci made four voyages to america, while at most three can be verified from other sources.
The biography of amerigo vespucci 14511512, the italian explorer whose discoveries led to the continent of america being named after him. In 1503 and 1505, two booklets were published under his name, containing colorful descriptions. Full text of the first four voyages of amerigo vespucci. On, edit images, videos and 360 photos in one place. Interested in the great and courageous voyages and discoveries of our hero, look at the voyages section. Amerigo vespucci 14541512 was a florentine sailor, explorer, and trader. There is some controversy among historians about when vespucci set sail on his first voyage. 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.
He was the third son of nastagio vespucci and his mother was lisabetta vespucci. Dec 17, 2010 amerigo vespucci was an italian merchant, explorer and cartographer, after whom america is named. While in bahamas and took 200 native americans to spain as slaves. In 1508, he became spains first chief of navigation. 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 wrote a letter to his father before his father died. 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. 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. First voyage second voyage third voyage fourth voyage vespucci didnt make much progress in his second voyage, so spain stopped funding him. 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.
Amerigo vespuccis voyages by pranav pillai on prezi. This is a striking portrait of amerigo vespucci, from john ogilbys america, one of the seminal english language works on the new world from the 17th century. He travels to south america in search to see if brazil is connected to asia. Brazil, at latitude of 1652 s, had been discovered earlier and was claimed by portugal under the treaty of tordesillas.
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