22 mai 1497 - John Cabot

Description:

Voyager- John Cabot

Year of most famous voyage-1497

Country of origin- Born in 1450 in Gaeta,Italy

Financed by- King Henry the 7th

Motivation- Cabot was motivated to go to a rich markets in Asia by sailing Westward.

Where did he go? Canada

Accomplishments- He then went to Canada and claimed the land for Britain which started the succession of England. He also was one of the first people to get to Asia by sailing to the west.

Fun Fact: He and his father were spice merchants.