Giovanni Caboto

Giovanni Caboto, known as John Cabot in England, was an Italian explorer born around 1450. He is famous for sailing across the Atlantic in 1497 and reaching North America, specifically parts of present-day Canada, centuries before other explorers. Sponsored by England, his journey helped establish European awareness of the continent’s northern lands. Caboto's explorations contributed to later European colonization and are considered a significant part of early global exploration, opening pathways for future voyages across the Atlantic. His work is valued for expanding European understanding of the New World and shaping subsequent explorations.