Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Vasco Nunez de Balboa Biography and Timeline

Follow Vasco Nunez de Balboa through 2 dated historical records for Spain.

Vasco Nunez de Balboa, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
1 of 1Page
1513–1513Years on this page

1513

Discovery of Pacific Ocean

Governor of Hispaniola · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Discovers a "South Sea" & claims it for Spain

Governor

Governor of Hispaniola · Government / Government of Spain

Appointed Governor of Hispaniola

Records, sources and methodology

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