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Vasco Nunez Balboa

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"Hola! I am Vasco Nunez de Bolboa. I sailed for King Ferdinand. I am the first European to see the Pacific Ocean." Date of explorer’s birth and death (if known). How did they die? Vasco Nenez Balboa was born in the year 1475, and died 1519. He died because he was charged a treason against Spain { He was framed by his friend Arias de Avilla.} He was beheaded in Acla. What country was the explorer born in? He was born in Jerez de los Caballeros, Spain.

What country did the explorer sail on for (on behalf of)? He sailed to Panama on bahalf of King Ferdinand.

When did they sail? Pick the 1 or 2 most significant dates. He sailed to Panama in the year 1513.

What was the reason for their voyage? Balboa wanted to regain his kings favor.

Where did they actually land? They actually landed in Coulmbia.

What people did the explorer come into contact with? He came in contact with Indians and became good friends with them.

What artifacts or objects might your explorer have collected on their journeys? He collected clay pots and scarfs.

Did this person make any mistakes or bad decisions? Be specific. Balboa made a bad decision by letting Francisco Pizarro aid him in voyages. Francisco arrested him {even though Balboa is inocent} and he executed him.

Any other information: I am so excited! It is the day I set sail to Panama. I really want to regain King Ferdinand's favor. How long will the voyage take? A day, a week, a month, a year? AHHHHH! I am overeacting too much! Finally, the ship I am on will go to the horizon. "Francisco Pizarro, ready to set sail?!" I asked. Francisco is my helper. Finally we set sail, but I am sort of afraid. So much could happen, so much risk, I might get scurvy, the food might run out, the wind might stop, the ship will get caught on fire, or the ship might get wrecked because of a rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Why do I keep worrying about these things! Oh weel, good luck to myself. What!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It has been 1 month and I didn't realize it, weird. "Land ho!" yelled a sailor. The word "Yay" could be heard every where on the ship. Wait a minute, this isin't Panama, it's Coulmbia. "Look, that is a new ocean, the Pacific Ocean!"