John Cabot (By Emily H)

  • Dec 26, 1449

    Birth of John Cabot

    Birth of John Cabot
    John Cabot was born on December 26, 1449 in Genoa, Italy.
  • Mar 15, 1474

    Marriage

    Marriage
    On March 15th, 1474, John Cabot married a woman named Mattea.
  • Jan 16, 1495

    John Cabot moved to England

    John Cabot moved to England
    By Janruary 16th, 1495, John Cabot moved to Bristol, England.
  • May 21, 1497

    Left for First Voyage

    Left for First Voyage
    John Cabot left England for his first voyage on a ship named Matthew, hoping to land in Asia.
  • Jun 24, 1497

    Arrived in Canada

    Arrived in Canada
    By June 24th, 1497, John Cabot arrived in Newfoundland, Canada, though he first thought he arrived in Asia.
  • Aug 6, 1497

    Arrived Back in England from Canada

    Arrived Back in England from Canada
    On August 6th, 1497, John Cabot returned from his voyage to Newfoundland, Canada. He was welcomed by family and friends.
  • Dec 25, 1498

    Death of John Cabot

    Death of John Cabot
    John Cabot died on December 25th, 1498 in America.