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=Vasco Nunez de Balboa=



Vasco Nunez de Balboa was a spanish explorer, governor, and conquistador. He explores the new world(along Columbian coast) in 1501, being inspired by Christoper Columbus. But because he didn't have enough labor force, he unexpectedly arrives at Hispaniola. He loses all pearls and golds from trade, and become penniless. In 1510, he escapes with his dog in boat going from Santo Domingo to San Sebastian. After he discovers the town of Santa Maria de la Antigua del Darien and eastern part of Pacific Ocean. In 1513 he recruits people and goes on another journey across the Gulf of Uraba to the Darien Peninsula. Along his way, he kills hundreds of Indian and destroys an indian village. In 1519 he gets accused for treason(even though it is not true) and gets beheaded in Acla.



Through his journey he discovers Santa Maria and sees "other sea"(eastern part of Pacific Ocean) by crossing Isthmus of Panama. He surely brought positive effect to Europe and will be remembered as one of the great names of history.