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First European to sail around the tip of Africa, opened the way to India, and was on a voyage that led to the discovery of Brazil.
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To sail Around the globe to reach east Indies.
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He found a direct sea route from Europe to Asia, and was the first European to sail to India by going around Africa.
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Opening up new, profitable land for Spanish settlers to exploit. He also wanted the distinction of finding a quick overland route to the ocean, in hopes of being rewarded by King Ferdinand with more responsibility. First European to see the Pacific Ocean.
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To reach the Moluccas by way of a western route. Found a passage through South America, and his crew was the first to circumnavigate the globe. Died during his expedition.
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One of the first besides Magellan to Circumnavigate around the world.
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Searched for a western route to Asia via a northern waterway.Cartier explored the St. Lawrence River as far as present day Montreal, claiming it for France.
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He explored Hudson Bay, the Hudson River as far as West Point, south to the entrance of the Chesapeake Bay. On his fourth voyage, marooned and left to die with his young son and seven others by a mutinous crew, Hudson was never heard from again.
