VASCO NUNEZ DE BALBOA

By JonathanPeriod 4 Due: November 17, 2010

Vasco Nunez de Balboa

Born in the year 1475 Born in the town of Jerez de los

Caballeros, Spain Died January 12, 1519 Died in the Santa Maria public square

of Acla

What country did Balboa sail for?

Vasco Nunez de Balboa sailed for Spain.

Balboa’s Education and Childhood His education is unknown. Lived in a poor family Was the third of 4 brothers Served in a rich nobleman

household. Mother was a lady of Badajoz in

Southwestern Spain. Father: Don Nuno Arias de Balboa.

Balboa’s Reasons To Explore

Was a personal quest Wanted riches and fame

Routes

Left from Spain Landed on East Coast of Pacific ocean

Difficulties during Journeys

Had to face dangerous natives with weapons to kill

Also started having a lack of food

Balboa’s Major Accomplishment

Was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from the East Coast

Balboa’s Death

Died January 12, 1519 Also 4 other friends were killed Died in Santa Maria in public square of Acla He and the 4 friends were beheaded

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