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Christopher Columbus
(1451-1506) |
Born in Italy
Convinced Spanish king and queen to pay for an expedition to Asia. Led four voyages between 1492 and 1504. Opened the way for European colonization of the Americas. |
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Amerigo Vespucci
(1454-1512) |
Born in Italy
Sailed to eastern coast of South America in 1501. |
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Vasco Nunez de Balboa
(1475-1519) |
Born in Spain
In 1513 crossed the Isthmus of Panama and reached the Pacific Ocean. |
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Ferdinand Magellan
(about 1480-1521) |
Born in Portugal
Led the first expedition around the world, which begain in 1519 and ended without him in 1522. He was killed during the voyage. |
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Samuel de Champlain
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Born in France.
Explored the St. Lawrence River for France. Founder of the city of Quebec. Defended Quebec against English attack. |
