European Explorers of South America

  • Jan 1, 1513

    Vasco Nunez Balboa , Ferdinand Magellan, Fransico Pizarro

    Vasco Nunez was born in Spain. He was known for having crossed the Pacific Ocean in 1513. He became the first European to lead an expedition to have seen or reached the pacific from the new world. January 1, 1513. Ferdinand Magellan was born in Sabrosa, Portugal. He led the first European voyage of discovery to circumnavigate the globe. September 20,1519. Fransico Pizarro was born in Trujillo, Cáceres,Spain. He was a spanish conquistador who conquered the Incan empire. July 26,1533