King Francis the First only provided the ships and he expected Giovanni to finance the venture.
To find a path to Asia
people
That would be France
France sponsored Giovanni da Verrazzano. He died from Hemroids while he was in the Caribean.
Although de Verrazano was born in Italy, his patron (or sponsor) was King Francis I, the king of France.
where was Giovanni de Verranzoplace of birth
Giovanni De Andrea was born in 1928.
Giovanni De Andrea died in 2012.
Giovanni de' Bardi died in 1612.
Giovanni de Ciotta was born in 1824.
Giovanni de Ciotta died in 1903.
Giovanni de Gamerra died in 1803.