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)
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Examples for "Vasco Nunez de Balboa"
Examples for "Vasco Nunez de Balboa"
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In 1513, Vasco Nunez de Balboa crossed the isthmus of Darien and saw the South Sea (Pacific).
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1513- VascoNunez de Balboa crosses the Isthmus of Panama and discovers the Pacific Ocean.
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[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.
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Now that you've got my last balboa.
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America at Large: Where is Rocky Balboa when we really need him?
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The paper money here was U.S., but the coins were Panamanian balboas.
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Rocky Balboa from 1976's Rocky had cuts and bruises from his battles.
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Balboa felt it necessary to do something striking and do it quickly.
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He explores the dynamics of this father-son relationship between Adonis and Balboa.
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Balboa's heart was thumping as he climbed, more with excitement than exertion.
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In 1513 Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Darien and reached the Pacific Ocean.
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I expect to see Rocky Balboa working a side of beef.
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In 1513, Balboa sighted the Pacific from the Isthmus of Darien.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a related civil lawsuit against Balboa.
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Balboa immediately started southward across the mountains in search of this rich country.
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Balboa caused himself to be conveyed aboard the ship in a provision cask.
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In his excursions throughout the Isthmus, Balboa had met a chief called Comagre.
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Only Balboa will know how he got through the first round.
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Not content with seeing the ocean, Balboa determined to visit it.