Early Explorers

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  • Jan 1, 1492

    Christopher Columbus

    Christopher Columbus sailed to the Bahamas/ South America from 1492 to 1498
  • Jan 1, 1497

    Vasco De Gama

    Vasco De Gama sailed to Indida from Portugal from 1497 to 1498.
  • Jan 1, 1497

    John Cabot

    John Cabot sailed to Newfoundland iin 1497.
  • Jan 1, 1508

    Juan Ponce De Leon

    Juan sailed to Puerto Rico from 1508 to 1509 then he later sailed to Florida in 1513 from Spain.
  • Jan 1, 1524

    Giovanni De Verrazano

    Giovanni sailed to North Carolinas Outer Banks in 1524
  • Jan 1, 1539

    Hernando De Soto

    Hernando sailed to the west coast of North America from 1539 to 1540
  • Jan 1, 1565

    Pedro Menendez De Aviles

    Pedro sailed to Florida in 1565