Pêro de Barcelos (15th century/16th century), Portuguese explorer of North America, together with João Fernandes Lavrador. (14th century - 15th century - 16th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 15th century was that century which lasted from 1401 to 1500. ... (15th century - 16th century - 17th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century was that century which lasted from 1501 to 1600. ... World map showing location of North America A satellite composite image of North America North America is the third largest continent in area and in population after Eurasia and Africa. ... João Fernandes Lavrador (?-1501) was a Portuguese sea explorer. ...