Explorers & Adventurers · Renaissance & Early Modern
Amerigo Vespucci’s Last Words
“His final words are not recorded.”— Amerigo Vespucci, February 22, 1512
Who Was Amerigo Vespucci?
Amerigo Vespucci was an Italian explorer who demonstrated that Brazil and the West Indies were a separate continent — the New World — not part of Asia as Columbus believed.
The Final Moments
Vespucci died of malaria in Seville, Spain, while serving as Chief Navigator of Spain.
Are These Words Verified?
Correctly stated: no final words are recorded in historical documents from 1512. Only death records and will survive.
Sources
- archive Seville archives
- biography Felipe Fernández-Armesto biography
Legacy
The Americas are named after Vespucci, after cartographer Waldseemüller used his name on a 1507 map.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Amerigo Vespucci’s last words?
“His final words are not recorded.”
How did Amerigo Vespucci die?
Amerigo Vespucci died on February 22, 1512 at the age of 57. Cause of death: Malaria.
Were Amerigo Vespucci’s last words documented?
Correctly stated: no final words are recorded in historical documents from 1512. Only death records and will survive.
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