Amerigo Vespucci, who passed away on 22 February
1512, was an Italian merchant, explorer, and navigator from the Republic of
Florence, from whose name the term "America" is derived. Between 1497
and 1504, Vespucci participated in at least two voyages of the Age of Discovery,
first on behalf of Spain and then for Portugal.
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Amerigo Vespucci Death Anniversary
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