Amerigo Vespucci was an Italian explorer born in 1454 in Florence, Italy. He was interested in astronomy from a young age and wanted to become an explorer. Vespucci gained experience working for Christopher Columbus and studying navigation. He led his own exploratory voyages to areas discovered by Columbus, finding that the lands were not Asia but a new continent. Vespucci made important discoveries but also faced challenges like illness among his crew. He died of malaria in 1512 in Spain at the age of 58, and America was later named after him.

1. Amerigo Vespucci Research Report By: Lauren Las Flores Elementary School/ January 7th, 2009

2. Early Life Amerigo Vespucci was born in Florence,Italy March 9, 1454 Vespucci was interested in astronomy and the universe Vespucci was the third son of wealthy Italian merchants At an early age Vespucci wanted to be an explorer

3. Previous Experience Vespucci was sent to Spain to help Columbus load for his first voyage Vespucci studied navigation skills Vespucci was educated well by his uncle

4. Exploration Vespucci explored where Columbus had thought he had discovered Asia To ensure his trip would be a safe one, Vespucci brought 4 boats Vespucci explored the Bahamas and found thousands of native Americans

5. Discoveries Amerigo Vespucci discovered that where Columbus landed was actually not Asia it was in-fact he had discovered a new land Along the way, many of his crew members got ill and died One other problem was that storms slowed them down

6. Conclusion Unfortunately, in Seville,Spain February 22, 1512 Amerigo Vespucci died of Malaria at the age of 58 His remembered today by naming the new world he discovered, America

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