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John Cabot

Giovanni Caboto (1450-1499), known as John Cabot in English, was an Italian explorer and navigator that discovered Newfoundland. He was sponsored by King Henry VII of England.

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What land did john Cabot discovered?

John Cabot crossed the Atlantic in the summer of 1497 and discovered the Labrador Coast of North America. Cabot was the first European since the Vikings to explore the mainland of North America and the first to search for the Northwest Passage.

What navigational tools did john Cabot use?

His Navigation tools were the magnetic compass,the log,the lead line,the quadrant or ustrolube, and dead reckoning.

What was john cabot sponsoring country?

England sponsored him and don't say suck that crap whoever answered it last :(

Did john Cabot married his mom?

No he didn't. He was married to a Venetian wife whose name was Mattea.

Was John Cabot left handed of right handed?

John Cabot is Right Handed .History has said that they found a letter from him at the end said John Cabot and they studied it and It was the Right hand had written it.

What accomplishments did john cabot have?

John Cabot had many accomplishments. He invented the toaster stroodles. -Lizbeth Martens.

Childhood did john Cabot always want to be a sailor?

Yes, as a child he was always interested in sailing. So he decided to become a sailor.

What were john cabots journeys like?

they were dangurous and not really

good because they went very far away

What was John Cabot's reward for discovering Canada?

They Brought back his mom from the ocean and i saw the whole thing :) on movie

Why was John Cabbot's ship called Matthew?

John Cabot named his ship the Matthew after his wife Mattea.

What was John Cabot's personality?

John Cabot was brave and stubborn, willing, and determined.

Is this a true fact about John Cabot Cabot made England's first claim in the New World. This claim later led to the founding of the 13 colonies?

No, John Cabot claimed land in Newfoundland for England in 1497. This was in Canada and was nowhere near the founding of the thirteen colonies.

What did john Cabot discover and why?

John Cabot discovered Asia, Europe, and north America. There is not really a reason why he wanted to find these bits of land, but the best reason i can think of for why he did so is that he wanted to look like a hero, or just simply because he enjoyed exploring!! =]

Who paid for John Cabot's expedition?

Several wealthy merchants of Bristol, England, paid for John Cabot's first expedition.