yes
1523
umm.... im pretty sure he discovered the new york harbor.. :O
Giovanni da Verrazano in 1524
he explored Canada
he went to new york harbor,block island and narragansett bay
Giovanni da Verrazzano is born in Italy, he worked under France, and he was looking for a sea route to the Pacific Ocean. But, he discover New York Harbor for mistaking Pamlico Sound for the Pacific. The Verrazano Bridge is named after him, for the first known European navigator in the service of the French crown to enter New York Harbor and the Hudson River. Without him, the world would be different by, there wouldn't be a bridge called the "Verrazano Bridge". There also wouldn't be a place called "New York Harbor" in the map. Last, the history would be changed of how Verrazzano is the first known European to enter New York Harbor and the Hudson River.
His destination was the East Coast of America. Like New York. So his destination was New York Harbor.
No, Giovanni da Verrazano did not discover Block Island; it was actually discovered by the English explorer John Smith in 1614. Verrazano is known for his exploration of the East Coast of North America in 1524, including areas that would become New York harbor. Block Island, located off the coast of Rhode Island, is distinct from Virginia and was not part of Verrazano's explorations.
Giovanni da Verrazzano (also spelled Giovanni da Verrazano) explored the east coast of what is now the United States in 1525. He is best known for being the discoverer of New York Harbor and for mistaking Pamlico Sound for the Pacific
Giovanni Da Verrazono was a young explorer. After he discovered New York harbor he sailed off to a nearby island and got eaten by cannibals.
No. Giovanni da Verrazano (Verrazzano) did not explore Upstate New York.
Giovanni da Verrazano explored the east coast of North America in the early 16th century. His exploration led to the discovery of New York Harbor and Narragansett Bay, among other locations. Verrazano's expedition helped to expand European knowledge of the New World.