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Amerigo Vespucci (/ v ɛ ˈ s p uː tʃ i / vesp-OO-chee, [1] Italian: [ameˈriːɡo veˈsputtʃi]; 9 March 1454 – 22 February 1512) was an Italian explorer and navigator from the Republic of Florence for whom "America" is named.
Da Vinci's Demons is a historical fantasy drama television series that presents a fictional account of Leonardo da Vinci's early life. [1] [2] The series was conceived by David S. Goyer and stars Tom Riley in the title role. [3]
Image credits: shawnharri5 DIYing a costume for kids has another upside: parents can choose sensory-friendly materials.Oftentimes, Halloween costumes are made from synthetic fabrics which can feel ...
Juan Díaz de Solís (c. 1470–1516), [5] Portuguese or Spanish navigator and explorer, appointed in 1512 following the death of Vespucci [6] Sebastian Cabot [ 3 ] : 321 [ 7 ] (c. 1474–c. 1557), Venetian explorer, Pilot Major of Spain from 5 February 1518 to 25 October 1525, succeeding Díaz de Solís, [ 5 ] and again from 1533 to 1547 [ 3 ...
The Amerigo Vespucci, which Italians call the world's most beautiful ship, is taking a taste of its homeland on a round-the-world tour, with temporary expositions at several stops showcasing ...
The Venetian Sebastiano Caboto was Sebastián Caboto, Georg von Speyer Hispanicised as Jorge de la Espira, Eusebio Francesco Chini Hispanicised as Eusebio Kino, Wenceslaus Linck was Wenceslao Linck, Ferdinand Konščak, was Fernando Consag, Amerigo Vespucci was Américo Vespucio, and the Portuguese Aleixo Garcia was known as Alejo García in ...
Amerigo Serrao, birth name of Arthur Varney, American screenwriter and film director; Amerigo Severini, Italian cyclist; Amerigo Thodé (born 1950), Curaçaoan politician; Amerigo Tot (1909–1984), Hungarian sculptor and actor; Amerigo Vespucci (1454–1512), Italian merchant, explorer and cartographer after whom the American continents were named
Panoramic view of Montefioralle Montefioralle street. Montefioralle is a village in Tuscany, a frazione of the comune of Greve in Chianti.It is sometimes claimed to be the birthplace of Amerigo Vespucci, though in fact it is known that Vespucci was born (on 9 March 1454) in Florence, in the suburb of Peretola.