Vasco Núñez de Balboa
Vasco Núñez de Balboa was a Spanish explorer and conquistador credited with the first European sighting of the Pacific Ocean from the New World in 1513. His expeditions played a significant role in the early exploration and colonization of Central America.
Born on Jan 01, 1475 (550 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 3,289 | $76,000 | 58$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,314,768 | 3,289 | $76,000 | 58$ |
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Panama:
Vasco Núñez de Balboa was a key figure in the early exploration of the Americas.
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Spain:
Vasco Núñez de Balboa is recognized for his discovery of the Pacific Ocean.
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Costa Rica:
Vasco Núñez de Balboa ordered his men to not follow him as he wished to see the Pacific Ocean before any other European.
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