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ABOUT
Legendary letter-writing Italian explorer who proved Brazil and the West Indies were not in eastern Asia. America is the feminine Latin form of his name.His voyages led to the discovery of Brazil and Portugal and claiming it by the Treaty of Tordesillas.He was an Italian explorer like Christopher Columbus.
BEFORE FAMEHe was employed as a clerk to the infamous Florentine house of Medici and gained their protection.
PERSONAL LIFEHe was married to Maria Cerezo. He was born to Ser Nastagio and Lisabetta Mini but was taught by his uncle, a Dominican friar.
Historical Events in the Life of Amerigo Vespucci
1497-5-10 Italian navigator Amerigo Vespucci leaves for 1st voyage to the New World
Explorer Amerigo Vespucci were born on Thursday, birthstone is Aquamarine, the seaon was Winter in the Chinese year of , it is 63 days until Amerigo Vespucci next birthday.
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