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Lief Eriksson was the first non-Native American to find Newfoundland.
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St.John's Newfoundland was named for?
St.John's was named after the explorer John Cabot who discovered Newfoundland and the king of England and the king of Sweden named it after him.COOL!!
Who discovered Newfoundland Canada?
Jacques Cartier discovered Newfoundland, NOT JOHN CABOT
What man claimed Newfoundland for Queen Elizabeth?
Newfoundland was discovered and explored by João Fernandez Lavrador, a Portuguese explorer. He explored the area in 1498. The area called Labrador is said to be named somewhat after him.
Which explorer reached Newfoundland?
Leif Eriksson
Which explorer made a voyage from England to Newfoundland?
No
What were john cabots strengths?
John Cabot was an English explorer who discovered parts of North America, including what is now known as Newfoundland. His strengths were that he was brave and a good navigator.
Venetain explorer who discovered in North America in 1497?
By 1497, North America was already known to the world, having been discovered years earlier. However, in 1497, John Cabot (Giavanni Caboto), from Venice, discovered Newfoundland and claimed it for the English crown.
Italian explorer who named Newfoundland?
John Cabot was the Italian explorer who named Newfoundland. He was sailing for England though.
What explorer explored the region around Newfoundland?
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What explorer landed in present day Newfoundland?
John Cabot, an explorer for King Henry VII of England, landed in Newfoundland in 1496 CE. Though he is the first explorer to land in Newfoundland, the Icelandic Sagas state that a Viking named Leif Ericson landed in the same place in 1001 CE.
Why was john Cabot exploring?
He discovered newfoundland.
Who were the ancient explorers who discovered Newfoundland?
Vikings
