The first European to explore the New Jersey coast was Giovanni da Verrazzano. He was a Florentine who explored North America in the name of King Francis I of France.
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Giovanni da Verrazzano is believed to be the first European explorer to navigate the New Jersey coastline in 1524. He was an Italian explorer in the service of the King of France.
Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo was the first man to explore the California coast.
Spain was the first country to explore the coast of Florida.
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John Cabot was the first person to explore the new world for England.
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