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When was the Amazon River first explored by Europeans?
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Quick Answer
The first major European navigation of the Amazon River was in 1541–1542 by Francisco de Orellana. He traveled from the Andes to the Atlantic Ocean.
The Full Story
Francisco de Orellana became the first European known to navigate the Amazon River from the Andes to the Atlantic between 1541 and 1542. His expedition was one of the earliest detailed European accounts of the river system. The journey revealed the scale of the Amazon basin, which is the largest river basin on Earth. Indigenous peoples had lived along and used the river long before European contact.
Key Facts
1.Expedition in 1541–1542
2.Led by Francisco de Orellana
3.Amazon basin is the largest on Earth
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