John Cabot (jan 1, 1450 – jan 1, 1499)
Description:
John Cabot was a italian explorer and navigator, he developed the idea of sailing westward. He had two major expedition, is first in may of 1497. He made landfall of north America on June 24. When he reach land it was completely bare, no signs of habitation. The second one was finally reach Asia. Cabot wrote a letter that he would continue sailing west.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1450
jan 1, 1499
~ 49 years