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Meanings of Vasco Nunez de Balboa in English
Portuguese
vasco núñez de balboa Spanish explorer who in 1513 crossed the Isthmus of Darien and became the first European to see the eastern shores of the Pacific Ocean (1475-1519)
Usage of Vasco Nunez de Balboa in English
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In 1513, Vasco Nunez de Balboa crossed the isthmus of Darien and saw the South Sea (Pacific).
2
1513- VascoNunez de Balboa crosses the Isthmus of Panama and discovers the Pacific Ocean.
3
[Footnote 4: The memorable adventures of Vasco Nunez de Balboa have been recorded by Quintana, (Espanoles Celebres, tom II.)
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[Footnote 21: He incurred some odium as presiding officer in the trial and condemnation of the unfortunate Vasco Nunez de Balboa.