In his youth, Vespucci traveled all over Europe

He spent time at the Court of King Louis XI of France, as previously noted. He did so as a member of his cousin Guido Vespucci's staff, which was tasked with gaining French backing for Florence against Naples.

Historians are unsure of Amerigo Vespucci's job on his cousin's staff, but there is evidence that he worked as a secretary for him. They passed through the Italian cities of Bologna and Milan, as well as the French city of Lyons, on their trip. Despite Guido's best efforts, they were unable to complete their goal and returned to Florence in 1481.