Swoosh , crash , crackle went the storm of the sea as Amerigo Vespucci turned the ship towards the new world . Amerigo Vespucci was a merchant explorer who claimed to have discovered Latin America . He influenced Latin America by finding out that it was not part of Asia which ment more exploration & many other things that could be done with the new landmass . Amerigo Vespucci was a merchant explorer who changed Latin America forever . Amerigo Vespucci was born in 1454 Flourence Italy . Amerigo’s parents was Ser Nastagi , & Lisabetta Mini . His father worked as a notary in Flourence . Amerigo received his early education from his parternal uncle , Giorgo Antonio Vepucci . He was a Dominican priest or as …show more content…
Antonio had charge of Amerigo’s education . Amerigo was the third son in a very cultured family and as a kid was interested in astronomy & learned all he could about the subject . He studied astronomy , cosmography , & geography . When he was in his early 20s his uncle gave him one of first of his many jobs . In 1495 he became connected with the firm which fitted out ships for long voyages . Vespucci entered the business engaged in outfitting ships in Seville . Vespucci was sent to France , & when Vespucci’s uncle sent him on a the trip to Paris , the trip most likely awakened his fascination with travel & exploration . When he was in Spain he became interested in then explorations of Columbus . He also , made the acquaintance of options for Columbus during the preparation of Columbus’ third voyage . When Vespucci sailed across the Atlantic he