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Amerigo Vespucci, this time under Portuguese flag, set sail for western lands.

Historical image related to Amerigo Vespucci, this time under Portuguese flag, set sail for western lands. from May 13, 1501

Amerigo Vespucci

Italian explorer and navigator (1454–1512)

Amerigo Vespucci was an Italian explorer, navigator and popular author from the Republic of Florence for whom "America" is named.
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May 13

Day of the year

May 13 is the 133rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 232 days remain until the end of the year.
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