- Vasco Núñez de Balboa - Wikipedia
Vasco Núñez de Balboa (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈbasko ˈnuɲeθ ðe βalˈβo a]; c 1475 – around January 12–21, 1519) [1] was a Spanish explorer, governor, conquistador, and a pirate He is best known for being the first European to discover the Pacific Ocean while crossing the Isthmus of Panama in 1513 [2][3]
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- Vasco Nunez de Balboa | Accomplishments, Route, Facts | Britannica
The colonists soon deposed Enciso, Ojeda’s second in command, and elected a town council; one of its two alcaldes, or magistrates, was Balboa With the subsequent departure of Enciso for Hispaniola, Balboa became the undisputed head of the colony
- Vasco Nuñez de Balboa: Facts Discoveries - HISTORY
The 16th-century Spanish conquistador and explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa helped establish the first stable settlement on the South American continent at Darién, on the coast of the Isthmus of
- Vasco Núñez de Balboa - World History Encyclopedia
Balboa helped establish the town of Darién, the first permanent Spanish settlement on the American mainland Extracting gold from Panama and instituting slavery and forced labour to work on plantations, Balboa was ultimately outwitted by a Spanish rival who had him tried and executed for treason
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The city of Balboa is located on the peninsula in South Orange County is officially incorporated into the city of Newport Beach Balboa Island is a man made Island with shopping and attractions Historical landmarks, the Balboa Fun Zone and unique shops make Balboa a popular spot to spend the day
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From museums to musicals to Shakespeare under the stars, immerse yourself in all the arts, sciences, and history you can handle Explore must-see landmarks, engage in guided tours, shop for unexpected treasures, or simply eat your way through the Park
- Vasco Nuñez de Balboa - Ages of Exploration
Vasco de Balboa is credited as being the first European to set eyes on the Pacific Ocean from the New World, which paved the way for Spanish expansion
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