1. Balboa

2. Birth &Death Born 1475 Jerez-De los Caballeros Spain
When he was 18 he sailed with Columbus
Was the first European to see the Pacific ocean
Died 1519

3. places explored Explored because he was interested in the sea
Porto Rico
Sponsoring country Spain
Found Gold, Pearls and Land

4. Years of exploration

5. Encounters with Natives
Natives fought with Balboa
Balboa killed several hundred natives
He destroyed a native village
Natives told him about the sea
He found pearls and gold

6. Credits
Presented by: Tyler Banta & Kaycee Baker-Gable