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Balboa. By Jackson and Jenna. Early Life. Balboa was a Spanish explorer. He was born in 1475. He died in 1519. Early Life. Balboa’s full name was Vasco Nuez De Balboa. Balboa was the first European to see the Pacific ocean from the Eastern shore.
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Balboa By Jackson and Jenna
Early Life • Balboa was a Spanish explorer. • He was born in 1475. • He died in 1519.
Early Life • Balboa’s full name was Vasco Nuez De Balboa. • Balboa was the first European to see the Pacific ocean from the Eastern shore. • Balboa was born in Jerez De Los Caballeros,Spain.
His life • Balboa tried to be a farmer but he was not good at it. • Balboa married a chief daughter. • Balboa crossed the Densest rainforest.
Adventures • Balboa set out with a party of 67 to cross the mountains. • Balboa spent a month collecting gold and pearls. • Spain was jealous of his successes.
Accused • Balboa was arrested and convicted of treason. • Balboa was benheaded January 1519. • Some people from southeast Asia settled on the islands of the pacific.
Adventures • Balboa established stable colonies. • Balboa explored a new world with Rodrigo De Bastia's. • Balboa conquered native tribes. • The king turned against Balboa.
Pictures were found at • En.wikipedia.org • Etc.usf.edu • Glogster.com • Thepirateking.com