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∙ 14y agoSouth America, no one is really sure if he may have explored North America. For sure, it was South America.
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∙ 9y agoHe sailed once for Portugal and once for Spain.
Source: biography.com/people/amerigo-vespucci-9517978#!
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∙ 12y agoHe departed from Spain and later, Emanuel, Portugal.
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∙ 11y agoKing Manuel I of Portugal.
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∙ 13y agoSpain
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Who explored south America for Portugal?
There were a few explorers who set their sights on South America that came from Portugal. These include Pedro Alvares Cabral, Bartolomeu Dias, and Amerigo Vespucci.
What was Amerigo Vespucci set out to do?
To discover new lands, find gold and riches.
What was Amerigo Vespucci was looking for what on his voyages?
What all explores in this time period were intersted in. Back then spices ( even silks) were a hot camodi. So were riches and anything exravigant,, that European's could no longer get a hold of from the East. So spices, silks, gold, jewelry, just about anything.
Why Isn't America Named After Christopher Columbus?
This is because Columbus thought he had found the East Indies (Asia). Amerigo, the man after whom America is named, discovered that this was not the Indies but a new world. Columbus died in 1506, still believing that he had found the route to the Asian continent.
Did columus sail north or south of the equator?
Columbus set sail from Europe ... which is north of the equator ... and I'm pretty sure he never crossed it.
When did Amerigo Vespucci set sail?
1497
How was Amerigo Vespucci discovery honored?
Amerigo Vespucci published a map showing the Americas as a separate set of continents, not as part of Asia. America was named in his honor.
Where did Vespucci set sail on his expedition from?
Spain and Portugal.
What did Amerigo Vespucci set out to find?
he proved Culumbus wrong and they just found a new continent
What year did Amerigo Vespucci first sail to America?
There really isnt a set date. Basicly he first sailed to America inbetween 1499-1500. Though somw websites say 1502. It really depends on where you look.
Who explored south America for Portugal?
There were a few explorers who set their sights on South America that came from Portugal. These include Pedro Alvares Cabral, Bartolomeu Dias, and Amerigo Vespucci.
What country did the Titanic set sail from?
Southampton in England
What country did the explorer sail for?
Explorers have set sail for different countries all through history.
Who was America named after?
America was named after an Italian explorer named Amerigo Vespucci who actually arrived in the continent before Columbus though there was no evidence of that voyage.Amerigo Vespucci.
What country did Christopher Columbus set sail for in the year of 1492?
Christopher Columbus set sail probably at the age of 18.
What was Amerigo Vespucci set out to do?
To discover new lands, find gold and riches.
What did Ferdinand Magellan sail from?
Fernando Magellan set sail from Portugal his home country when he went on his expeditionary voyages.
