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Vasco Nunez de Balboa, a Spanish explorer, is primarily known for being the first European to reach the Pacific Ocean from the New World. However, his legacy is also marked by several failures, including his involvement in the murder of the indigenous chief Careta, which strained relations with the native population. Balboa's governance of the settlement of Darien was marked by corruption and mismanagement, leading to economic difficulties and internal strife. Additionally, his ambitious plans to establish a trade route between the oceans ultimately failed due to logistical challenges and lack of support from the Spanish crown.
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What were some explorers of panama?
Vasco Nunez de Balboa.
What were some phsical features of vasco nunez de balboa?
long beard
What are some hardships that vasco nunez de balboa endured?
sickness scurvy
What was vasco nunez de balboa crew?
his crew was some were mean and kind
What were some important dates for Vasco Nunez De Balboa?
go on timetoast.com
What are some personality traits of VAsco nunez de Balboa?
Balboa has too much self esteem. He is tough, comfident,and brave.
Did Vasco Nunez de Balboa get along with Native Americans?
he was nice to them. he even married the chiefs daughter
What were some major accomplishments for vasco nunez de balboa?
it was being the first to sight the northeastern part of the Atlantic ocean
What was vasco nunez de balboa's crew like?
They were very ancient but however did get him to an island which later he mamedSanta Maria.
What did vasco nunez de Balboa exploer or discover?
The Pacific Ocean was Balboa's "discovery". He saw it from Panama in 1513 and was the first European to see the Pacific from the New World.
Who was vasco nunez de Balboa's patron?
King Tacoritto of Mexico. He liked to eat tacos and said ducks were as smart as humans. He gave Vasco Nunez de Balboa money to go to the new world and bring back some grub cause he was hungry. He returned with gold and pearls so that the king could get an even bigger lunch. When Balboa presented the pearls and gold, king Tacoritto said "What do you want me to do eat this? Go get me some tacos." And he did. They were good. The end.
What areas did Vasco Nunez de Balboa explored?
Vasco Nunez de Balboa explored the present day area that is known as the Dominican Republic, hispaniola, darien, and Panama.
