Giovanni da Verrazzano's exploration was primarily funded by the French government under King Francis I. Verrazzano was commissioned to explore the coast of North America to find a passage to Asia, hoping to establish a profitable trade route for France.
Christopher Columbus's famed voyage of exploration was financed by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain. They hoped to find a new trade route to Asia and expand their empire.
Louis Jolliet's exploration of the Mississippi River was primarily funded by the Governor of New France, Jean Talon. Jolliet also received some support from the French government and Jesuit missionaries.
Sir Walter Raleigh's expeditions were funded by private investors and sponsors, including Queen Elizabeth I of England. He also used his own personal wealth to finance some of his exploration ventures.
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John Franklin's voyages in search of the Northwest Passage were primarily funded by the British government.
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Christopher Columbus' exploration was primarily funded by the Spanish monarchy, specifically King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile. They provided financial support for Columbus' voyage in 1492, which ultimately led to the discovery of the Americas. The Spanish monarchs saw the potential for wealth and expansion of their empire through Columbus' exploration.
Samuel de Champlain was sponsored by the French government to explore and establish settlements in North America. He played a significant role in the early exploration and colonization of what is now Canada.
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