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Balboa was a Spanish explorer and conquistador whose full name was Vasco Nunez de Balboa. He was the first explorer from Europe to head an expedition that found its way to the Pacific Ocean.

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Vasco Nunez de Balboa was born 1475. He was born in Jerez de los Caballeros in Spain. His claim to fame is being the first European person to see the Pacific Ocean.

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Among other things this famous Spanish Conquistador discovered both Panama- for many years He has been honored on their coins- and the Pacific Ocean.

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