When did the cartographer, that the Américo Vespucio Avenue is named after, die?
Américo Vespucio Avenue Américo Vespucio Avenue is a 64.8 km ring road in Santiago, Chile named after Renaissance cartographer Amerigo Vespucci. Two adjacent sections of the avenue are occupied by Vespucio Norte Express and Vespucio Sur free-flow tolling highways, which are under concession. Vespucio Avenue meets the two largest roundabouts in Santiago, namely Quilín and Grecia, which have circumferences of 793 m and 535 m respectively.
José María Vergara y Vergara José María Vergara y Vergara (March 19, 1831 – March 9, 1872) was a Colombian diplomat, journalist, politician, and writer. Vergara y Vergara is known for writing the first literary history of Colombia, a detailed chronological compilation of authors, works, and literary movements between 1538 and 1820.