Columbus and Vespucci (Letter to Son, 1505) Vocabulary

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Vocabulary flashcards drawn from the 1505 Columbus–Vespucci letter page.

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Amerigo Vespucci

Italian navigator; bearer of Columbus's letter to the Court on matters relating to navigation; described as a very respectable man.

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Admiral

A high naval rank; Columbus is addressed as Admiral in the letter.

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Adelantado

Spanish title for a governor or military administrator responsible for governing a territory.

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Bearer

The person who carries or delivers a letter or document.

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Fortune

Luck or fate; Columbus notes Vespucci’s fortune has been adverse.

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Seville

City in southern Spain; the letter is dated there (Seville, 1505).

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Navigation

The science or art of planning and directing the route of ships.

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Court

Royal or official body where matters relating to governance and navigation were discussed.