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V asco Núñez de Balboa

V asco Núñez de Balboa. Brianna Maltese. Who was Balboa?. He lived from 1475 – January 15, 1519 He was a Spanish conquistador/governor. He traveled the world in the 1500’s He is best known for having crossed the Isthmus of Panama to the Pacific Ocean

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V asco Núñez de Balboa

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  1. VascoNúñezde Balboa Brianna Maltese

  2. Who was Balboa? • He lived from 1475 – January 15, 1519 • He was a Spanish conquistador/governor. • He traveled the world in the 1500’s • He is best known for having crossed the Isthmus of Panama to the Pacific Ocean • Balboa suggested that the settlement of San Sebastian be moved to the region of Darién

  3. Where was he from? • Balboa was born in Jerez de los Caballeros in Badajoz, Spain. • He was a descendant of the lords of the castle of Balboa, in Badajoz. • His mother was the Lady de Badajoz • His father was the hidalgo, Nuño Arias de Balboa. • He was a Spaniard.

  4. What contribution did they make to history? • He crossed the Isthmus of Panama to the Pacific Ocean • He did this in 1513 • And became the first European to lead an expedition to have seen and/or reached the Pacific from the New World. • He founded the settlement of Santa Maria la Antigua del Darién • in present-day Colombia in 1510, • This was the first permanent European settlement on the mainland of the Americas • He made around 63 voyages

  5. Exploration • He sailed 63 voyages • He crossed the Isthmus of Panama to the Pacific Ocean • In 1500, Balboa sailed with Rodrigo de Bastidas • They sailed from Spain to Colombia • He was the FIRST to use the Panama canal

  6. He sailed with Rodrigo de Bastidas • He had a large effect on panama • He is still on their stamps, money, and a huge public figure • This was the only ship I could Find.

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  8. Cortez Brianna Maltese

  9. Hernán Cortés de Monroy y Pizarro • was a Spanish conquistador (from spain) • He led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire • He brought large portions of mainland Mexico under the rule of the King of Castile • early 16th century • 1485 – December 2, 1547

  10. Plans were made for Cortés to sail to the Americas • He would sail with with a family acquaintance and distant relative, Nicolas de Ovando y Cáceres. • But an injury he sustained, prevented him from making the journey • He was injured while hurriedly escaping from the bedroom of a married woman from Medellin

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