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In the context of the Naming of the Americas, Martin Waldseemüller is considered…
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Waldseemüller, a German mapmaker, formally used the name 'America' on a world map in 1507 to designate South America, attributing the name to Amerigo Vespucci’s explorations and published accounts.


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Question: In the context of the Naming of the Americas, Martin Waldseemüller is considered…
Trivia Question Study Fact: In 1507, Martin Waldseemüller, a German cartographer, first applied the name 'America' to South America, believing it was part of the landmass explored by Amerigo Vespucci. This naming occurred just a year after Columbus's death and was based on Vespucci's widely-read accounts of the 'New World', though alternative theories regarding the name's origin exist.
Trivia Question Explanation: Waldseemüller, a German mapmaker, formally used the name 'America' on a world map in 1507 to designate South America, attributing the name to Amerigo Vespucci’s explorations and published accounts.

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