Vespucci
Columbus
Cabot
Magellan
Cortes
Balboa
Defeated the Aztec in Mexico and claimed the land for Spain
Explored for the Northwest Passage (a quicker route through North America to Asia)
First one to circumnavigate (sail around) the world
Discovered the New World (America) but thought it was India.
Realized the New World that Columbus discovered was not India and named the Land America.
Discovered the Pacific Ocean
