AMERIGO VESPUCCI

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

• he was born in Florence, Italy on March 9, 1451
• Died Febuary 22, 1512
• Was interested in ships at a young age
• Moved to Spain to get involved with ships

SPONSERS

• King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella sponsored him
• Took part in an expedition led by a Spanish explorer
• Was later sponsored by King Manuel the first of Portugal on three expeditions

MOTIVES

• Wanted to see America with his own eyes when Columbus claimed he saw it
• Wasn't making profit at his job
• Wanted to become a famous explorer
• Wanted to find gold and riches

RoUTE

• First voyage in 1497
• Traveled to central and South America
• Traveled to places like Cape Verde multiple times

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Map makers believe that Vespucci