jan 11, 1520 - Giovanni Da Verrazzano

Description:

Voyager- Giovanni Da Verrazzano

Year of most famous voyage-1520

Country of origin- Born in Greve In Chianti, Italy

Financed by- King Francis the first

Motivation- His motivation was to find a route to go to Asia and the pacific by going West and North.

Where did he go? North America

Accomplishments- Verrazzano's accomplishments is that he gave mapmakers great knowledge of the new world

Fun Fact: He and some of his crew members were killed and eaten by native cannibals in Guadeloupe.