Amerigo Vespucci
The Italian explorer and navigator, America owes its discovery to none other than Amerigo Vespucci. America derives its name from him. Take a voyage yourself, as you flip through the page of Amerigo's history and life.
- Voyages of Amerigo Vespucci
Amerigo Vespucci was an Italian explorer after whom the continents of America were named. His sagacious mind and keen interest in geography and cosmography, led him on four voyages to calculate the circumference of the earth and discover new lands.
- Timeline of Amerigo Vespucci
It is believed that the term 'America', which refers to the two American continents - North America and South America, is derived from the name of an Italian explorer - Amerigo Vespucci. Going through the Amerigo Vespucci timeline provided in this write-up will help you get a glimpse of somewhat-controversial life of this Italian explorer.
- Biography of Amerigo Vespucci
Amerigo Vespucci was born in the Republic of Florence, now Italy, on March 9, 1451. He was an explorer and cartographer and is responsible for the name 'America' given to the continent. It is in fact a feminine Latin version of 'Amerigo'.
