Tag: Amerigo Vespucci

The name of Amerigo Vespucci was immortalized by Martin Waldseemuller, who printed the first map that used the name America for the New World

On This Day In History: Explorer Of The New World Amerigo Vespucci Born – On Mar 9, 1451

MessageToEagle.com | March 9, 2017

MessageToEagle.com – Amerigo Vespucci was born on March 9, 1451 in Florence. He was an Italian explorer, financier, navigator and cartographer. He played a prominent role in exploring the

Ancient History Facts

North America Is Named After An Italian Explorer

MessageToEagle | June 1, 2016

MessageToEagle.com – Have you ever wondered how North America got its name? In ancient times, America was visited by many foreigners such as the Vikings and of course Christopher