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Explorer
A navigator from Italy. With the support of the King of England, it crossed the North Atlantic and reached the coast of North America in 1497. He is a person who has read about the Age of Exploration and the expansion into the English-speaking world.
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Work
Newfoundland
1497
Campaign
Cabot voyage of 1497
1497
Voyage · Leader
Map: Natural Earth (PD)
Born in a maritime cultural area in Italy, he acquired knowledge of commerce and navigation. After Columbus' voyage, European countries competed for Atlantic routes and new trading areas.
She is best known for her voyage that set sail from Bristol and reached the coast of North America. Although they did not immediately establish a large empire, they were remembered for England's expansion into the North Atlantic.
There are limited records of Cabot's voyage, and there is some debate as to where she ended up. Still, the Age of Discovery seems to be characterized by the involvement of voyagers from the Mediterranean in England's overseas expansion.
Studying Cabot reveals that the Age of Discovery was an international competition involving not only Spanish and Portuguese navigators, but also English and Italian navigators. It is also a prehistory of North American history. It can also be used for comparison with surrounding areas from the same era.
