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This category lists pages and sites about the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512) who is often credited with naming America.

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Amerigo Vespucci A biographical article from the Catholic Encyclopedia. www.newadvent.org/cathen/15384b.htm

Amerigo Vespucci Illustrated site created by students tells about the explorer for whom the Americas were named. library.thinkquest.org/J002678F/vespucci.htm

Amerigo Vespucci Short article tells about Vespucci's early life and his voyages. www.studyworld.com/Amerigo_Vespucci.htm

Vespucci, Amerigo A short article from Encarta Encyclopedia about the man who gave his name to two continents. encarta.msn.com/find/Concise.asp?ti=0483E000