1450-1499+John+Cabot

John Cabot


 * John Cabot [[image:https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_1Ga6j7Gqu8qNgTFbQFB-ejUHz6PgzWoSGaydMj9Xp2QthN6_g4I4WAqmAwxSPHjrc61QmWja8Lo2aaEIuRhLwjTUfrtqXnq3vNs0ysnM88tEJOR3ag]] **


 * -Italian navigator and explorer **


 * -In 1497, he discovered parts of the North America **


 * -Born in Italy **


 * -He is known for being the first european since the vikings to explore the mainland of North America **


 * - Cabot was commissioned by another country, and in Cabot's case it was England. **


 * - since at that time many people were exploring the southern area, Cabot planned to go north which was a much shorter route. **


 * -before his voyage he went to Bristol for preparation. **


 * -the 1497 voyage was mostly found from shortletters that were sent to Christopher Columbus **


 * -John Cabot had made 3 voyages. **