Who are some famous Italian explorers?

Famous Italian explorer and possibly the most well-known explorer that ever lived. Known for "discovering" America (1492). Alonso de Ojeda is noted as the discoverer of South America, as commander of the fleet with Juan de la Cosa and Amerigo Vespucci (1493-1510). read more

Famous Italians. If you think of famous Italians, Marco Polo and Christopher Columbus are often the first to come to mind. The travels of the most famous explorers of Italian origin are discussed in schools. But there are so many other great Italians you should know. read more

Juan Ponce de Leon was a famous conquistador and explorer. In his life he was the first Governor of Puerto Rico, he successfully explored and named Florida, and is closely tied to the notion of the Fountain of Youth being in Florida. read more