Lucas de Quirós
Lucas de Quirós was a Spanish cartographer and explorer known for his significant contributions to the mapping of South America in the early 17th century. Commissioned by the Viceroy of Peru in 1615, he created a detailed map depicting much of the southern continent, showcasing the era's efforts to understand and document the vast and often mysterious territories of the New World.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 20,983 | $350,000 | 144$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 15,438 | $48,000 | 26$ |
| Spain | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 18,998 | $1,400,000 | 569$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 6,143 | $89,000 | 50$ |
| Totals | 4 | 136,921,515 | 61,562 | $1,887,000 | 789$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Dominican Republic:
Lucas de Quirós was commissioned to create a map showing the southern part of the American continent.
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Venezuela:
Lucas de Quirós was commissioned by the viceroy of Peru in 1615 to create a map of the southern part of the American continent.
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Spain:
Lucas de Quirós was commissioned to create a map by the viceroy of Peru.
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Colombia:
Lucas de Quirós created a map commissioned by Felipe III.
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