John Cabot (Giovanni Caboto)

John Cabot, also known as Giovanni Caboto, was an Italian explorer working for England in the late 15th century. In 1497, he embarked on a voyage across the Atlantic and is credited with discovering parts of North America, likely along the coast of what is now Canada. His journey was important because it paved the way for European exploration and future settlement in the New World. Cabot’s expeditions helped establish England’s claim to territories in the Americas, marking a significant moment in the Age of Exploration.