Did you know that Sebastian Vizcaino named Monterey Bay California after the Spanish Viceroy conde de Monterey. Is Sebastian Vizcaino was born and extra min to Spain in 1548 he was born into a rich family emergency later and his life he became a Spanish merchant / adventure he is mainly famous for mapping out and naming many of the places along coastline but he is also famous for being named General of the manilla galleons. Sebastian Vizcaino was born in 1548 and extra min to Spain he was born into a very rich family of merchants. He married Magdalena Martinez orejon in 1590 and had 3 kids, juan who was born in 1591, Lorenzo was born in 1592, and Anna who was born in 1593.
Gregorio Esparza was born in San Antonio de Béxar his birth name was José Maria Esparza. He is known as a defender of the Alamo. He was born on February 25, 1802. Gregorio married Anna Salazar whom he had a daughter and three sons. All of Gregorio Esparza’s family was present during the siege of the Mexican Army but only one of his sons Enrique Esparza was one of the eyewitnesses to see his father’s death.
Delano comes across a beaten up ship, ripped sails, seems to be moving on its own. The ship may have been through a storm b/c of torn sails, acts like a ghost ship. Very interested in ship and also inquisitive about saying in spanish imprinted on the ship, which translates to “follow your leader”. Foreshadows upcoming events about wanting to figure out the secrecy about the ship.
Ildefonso Celis, a Mexican-American from Phoenix, Arizona, is a junior at Arizona State University double majoring in Political Science and Business with a concentration in Public Service & Public Policy. Ildefonso is a mentor for the Be A Leader Foundation, helping low-income high school students pursue higher education. In addition, Ildefonso has participated in state legislative races and has a passion for improving his community at the state level. He also considers himself the King of Connect Four.
Spencer Young English III Ms. Garlick 10 April 2018 Charles “ Lucky ” Luciano Is Charles “ Lucky” Luciano one of the most notorious Mobsters in New York? He came from a poor immigrant family. He was wise enough to know he did not want to live poorly. (Hammer 5)
John J. DeGioia (President of Georgetown University), is on a mission to remember the myriad of slaves that were stolen from their homes and shipped to the North America. Mr. DeGioia is one of many college presidents struggling to memorialise slaves forced to work on the grounds of the University. Student protests have opened many sets of eyes to the enslaved African Americans who have been long forgotten. Mr. DeGioia has been meeting with many alumni members discussing whether Georgetown should apologize from profiting from slavery, the creation of a memorial, and scholarships to the slaves descendants. His efforts have been met with mainly positive responses, but some alumni have criticised Mr. DeGioia.
Alessandro had a lot of power when he was the first duke of Florence. He was the patron of some of the leading artists of the era and is one of the two Medici princes whose remains are buried in the famous tomb by Michaelangelo. He was the first black head of state in the modern western world. Alessandro was born in 1510 to a black serving woman in the Medici household who is simply mentioned in existing documents as Simonetta da Collavechio. Historians today are convinced that Alessandro was fathered by the seventeen year old Cardinal Giulio de Medici.
Fannie, and J. Joseph Gotti gave life to a baby boy on October 27, in 1940, but who knew that on that day a new crime boss would be born? John was child number five out of 13 siblings. John Gotti, a native of the South Bronx, New York, would grow up in a life of crime. John Gotti was an organized crime leader who became head of the Gambino family. By the time he was 12, John Gotti was already working for the Gambino family as an errand boy for Carmine Fatico.
Who was he? What did he do? Was Amerigo Vespucci the man who brought Europe into the Golden Age of Exploration or is he just a plain old guy who discovered that Columbus had discovered a new continent. Amerigo Vespucci was born in 1451 and died in 1512 .He was famous for discovering that Columbus had discovered a new continent and not just another part of Asia. Amerigo Vespucci on May 14, 1501, he also discovered many new people there in his three voyages 1497, 1499 and 1501.
It is a time honored tradition that nearly everyone in the United States does. We end up going to Las Vegas, the city of sin, so that we can have a weekend, or week of fun under the sun of Nevada. Parties, gambling, drinking, and more happens daily in the jewel of the desert. Much like the modern day jewel of the United States, ancient Rome also had a jewel of its own, known as Pompeii. In this city, much like Las Vegas, parties, gambling, drinking, and more happened every day around the clock; however, unlike Las Vegas, Pompeii was also a hub of trade and business.
ANDREAS VESALIUS Andreas Vesalius, the father of modern anatomy was born in Brussels in 1514 and died in 1564. Throughout his life of 49 years, Vesalius challenged medical theories with a thirst for learning and discovery. Born into a wealthy family with his father as a pharmacist at the court of Margret of Austria, he received a privileged education from six years old. In 1537, Vesalius gained his doctorate and became a professor of Surgery and Anatomy at the University of Padua. He valued lifelong learning which contributed to his revolutionary works and methods demonstrating the spirit of a Renaissance man.
The Minister's Black Veil is a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne, which centers on the character of Reverend Hooper, who begins wearing a black veil that covers his face. The veil causes a stir in the Puritan community where he lives, as they view it as a symbol of sin and guilt. The story is a powerful allegory for the human tendency to conceal our flaws and faults, as the veil represents the hidden actions and regrets that people hold. It serves as a reminder that everyone has imperfections, and that acknowledging and accepting them is essential for personal growth and redemption. Through the character of Reverend Hooper, Hawthorne explores the themes of sin, secrecy, and the struggle to come to terms with one's humanity.
I’m pretty sure we’re all used to hearing, “Columbus! The discoverer of America! Columbus Day!” But, that is not the case. You see, he didn’t discover America for the entire world, he only discovered it for Europe because before the discovery, America was unknown to them.
The Medici family started out as doctors operating in a rural town north of Florence. When Giovanni Di Micci de 'Medici founded the first Medici bank in 1397, it became the most successful bank in Florence and started their rise to power. After his death, the eldest of Giovanni’s two sons, Cosimo, took control of the bank in 1434. Under Cosimo’s leadership the Medici’s managed the wealth of Europe’s royalty and the Medici bank grew into the largest banking house in Europe. Before long they came to have branches in Geneva, London, Naples, Avignon, Bruges, Rome, Venice and Milan and many correspondent banks.
During the past decades, music had been essential in human life. Throughout the years music had evolved through it. Classical music had have been existing for a lifetime, during the Baroque Era (1600-1750), exceptional composers were developed. Two of the most famous composers of this era, who changed the world of classical music are; Arcangelo Corelli and Antonio Vivaldi, both Italian composers. Arcangelo Corelli was born on February 17th, 1653, Fusignano, Italy.
