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1485
The birth of Verazzano
Verazzano was born at Tuscany Italy. -
Period: 1523 to 1524
Dieppe France
Verazzano went to France after his education in Florence he made several adventures to Levant and in 1523 he secured 2 ships for a trip backed by the French king -
1524
The Trip up north.
Verrazano sailed La Dauphine for a quest to the New World, When he reached North America he sailed up the Eastern Coast of America He made several discoveries, Like for example the New York Harbor, Block island and Narragansett Bay. He was the first European Explorer to name newly discovered American sites and places in the Old World. -
Jul 8, 1524
Returning to France
Verazzano Gave Francis I His nation claim to the new world -
1528
Journey To The Americas
Verrazanno undertook 2 more voyages to the Americas in 1627 he commanded a fleet of ships on an expedition to Brazil that returned profitable. -
1528
The Unfortunate Fate of Verazanno
The fleet that was being commanded by Verazanno returning from France then sailed to Florida, The Bahamas and finally the Lesser Antilles. He anchored on one of the 3 islands and went ashore only then to be eaten by cannibals. It was said he was killed by cannibals at Guadeloupe.
