Biography of Vasco Núñez de Balboa History of America History of Panama Personalities 12/11/201712/11/20170 Born: Vasco Núñez de Balboa was born in Jerez de los Caballeros (Badajoz-Spain) in 1475 Death: Vasco Núñez de Balboa died on 15 January 1519 in Acla (Panama) beheaded accused of rebellion against the king. Charges: – Mayor of Santa María la Antigua del Darién in 1510. – Governor of Darien on 23 December 1511. – He discovered the South Sea (October Pacific) on 25 September 1513. – Adelantado of South Sea in 1514. – Governor of Panama and Coiba in 1514. Most relevant facts starring Vasco Núñez de Balboa: He arrived in the New World along with Rodrigo de Bastidas in 1500, and settled in Santo Domingo. – He was one of the first explorers of the Panamanian coasts. – He married the native Anayansi, daughter of the chief Careta, with whom he allied himself to defeat his enemy Ponga. And later he married María de Peñalosa, daughter of Governor Pedrarias. I add a biographical video of Vasco Núñez de Balboa: Rate this item:1.002.003.004.005.006.007.008.009.0010.00Submit Rating Rating: 4.0/10. From 2 votes. Please wait...