Did you know? Vasco Núñez de Balboa was wrongly convicted of rebellion by the governor of Darién, Pedrarias, who saw Balboa as a threat to his power. Despite his contributions to the Spanish Empire, Balboa was accused of starting a rebellion against the Spanish crown and was executed for treason in 1519. Interestingly, Balboa's wrongful conviction may have been motivated by Pedrarias's desire to consolidate his power in the region rather than any actual rebellion by Balboa. It is worth noting that despite his brutal actions, Balboa is still revered in Panama and considered a national hero for his role in discovering the Pacific Ocean and founding the first permanent European settlement in mainland America.

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