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Famous People Who Died in February 1512

  • Feb 2 Hatüey, Taíno chief known as Cuba's First National Hero, is burned alive by Spanish colonialists

Person of interestAmerigo Vespucci

Feb 22 Amerigo Vespucci, Italian explorer (America), dies at 60

Explorer Amerigo Vespucci
Explorer
Amerigo Vespucci


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