Amerigo Vespucci
Explorer

Amerigo Vespucci Net Worth

Amerigo Vespucci was an Italian explorer born on March 9, 1454 in Florence, Italy. He is best known for his letter-writing and his discovery that Brazil and the West Indies were not in eastern Asia, as was previously believed. His name is the origin of the name America, as it is the feminine Latin form of his name.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 9, 1454
Birth Place Florence, Italy
Age 565 YEARS OLD
Died On Feb 22, 1512 (age 57)
Birth Sign Pisces

💰 Net worth: $85 Million (2024)

About

Legendary letter-writing Italian Explorer who proved Brazil and the West Indies were not in eastern Asia. America is the feminine Latin form of his name.

Before Fame

He was employed as a clerk to the infamous Florentine house of Medici and gained their protection.

Trivia

His voyages led to the discovery of Brazil and Portugal and claiming it by the Treaty of Tordesillas.

Family Life

He was married to Maria Cerezo. He was born to Ser Nastagio and Lisabetta Mini but was taught by his uncle, a Dominican friar.

Associated With

He was an Italian Explorer like Christopher Columbus.

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About the author

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