Giovanni da Verrazzano

Birth

Jan 23, 1485

Giovanni da Verrazzano was born on January 23, 1485 in Val di Greve, Italy. He was very well educated as a child. He also had a younger brother, Giralomo. Exact date unknown
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Works of Galen were printed in Latin

Aug 21, 1490

The works of Galen are books written by the Greek physician Galen. They are about the bodies of monkeys he dissected because they are the closest animals to humans. They were much more useful in Latin because more people could read them. Exact date unknown
Sider, Sandra. Handbook to Life in Renaissance Europe. New York: Facts On File, 2005. Print.

Spanish expel Jews and Muslims from their territories

Mar 23, 1492

The Jews were expelled from Spanish land by Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand. Along with the Jews, the Muslims were also expelled. The Spanish society considered them outsiders. They classified the Muslims as "them" and the Spanish were classified as "us". The Spanish did not think of the Muslims as equals to them so they expelled them from their lands. Exact date unknown
Sider, Sandra. Handbook to Life in Renaissance Europe. New York: Facts On File, 2005. Print.

Battle of Cerignola

Jan 13, 1503

The Battle of Cerignola took place when Gonzalo Fernandez de Cordoba led Holy League troops to battle the French. They dug trenches and waited for the French to come so they could attack. The Holy League was successful. Exact date unknown
Sider, Sandra. Handbook to Life in Renaissance Europe. New York: Facts On File, 2005. Print.

The pocket watch was invented

Nov 1, 1505

The very first pocket watches were called Nuremberg eggs, because of the city they were made in and the shape they were. They were inaccurate, but very expensive. Many people used pocket sundials instead because they were more accurate and less expensive. Exact date unknown
Sider, Sandra. Handbook to Life in Renaissance Europe. New York: Facts On File, 2005. Print.

Verrazzano moves to France

Feb 27, 1506

At the age of 21, Verrazzano moved to port Dieppe, France. Dieppe was known for it's mapmakers. This is where Verrazzano began his maritime career as a navigator. Exact date unknown
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Michelangelo starts painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling

Mar 11, 1508

Michalangelo begins to paint the Sistine Chapel. In the process, he has to retart because their was mold in the plaster. He finally completes it in 1512. Exact date unknown
Hale, J. R. Age of Exploration,. New York: Time, 1966. Print.

Henry VIII is crowned king of England

Jul 4, 1509

Henry VIII is crowned king of England while it was at peace in 1509. He also claimed parts of France including Normandy, Guyenne, Gascony, and Anjou. He attacked France three times while he ruled. Exact date unknown
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Verrazzano's time as a pirate

May 30, 1522

Verrazzano attacked many ships including those of the Spanish. He even captured a Spanish ship with 2 million dollars worth of gold. He was very successful as a pirate. Exact date uknown
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Verrazzano meets with King Francis I

Dec 22, 1522

Verrazzano met with King Francis I to convice him to let him explore. He told King Francis I that he was the right man to explore on France's behalf. He was successful and ended up with four ships; the Delfina, Normanda, Santa Maria, and Vittoria. He was exploring for a passage to China. Exact date unknown
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Voyage to the New World

Jan 17, 1524

Verrazzano leaves for the New World on his one surviving ship, the Delfina. The Santa Maria and Vittoria were lost at see and the Normanda was lost in a battle with Spain. This is the beginning of Verrazzano's first voyage.
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Verrazzano finds land

Mar 7, 1524

After about 50 days at sea, Verrazzano finds land. He lands near Cape Fear, North Carolina. Soon after he sails south towards Florida. Exact date unknown
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Verrazzano lands in New York

Apr 17, 1524

Verrazzano, on the Delfina, enters the Bay of New York. He and his crew stayed there until a storm pushed them to Martha's Vineyard. They also stopped at Newport, Rhode Island. Soon after, Verrazzano returns to France.
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Verrazzano leaves for second voyage

Sep 20, 1527

Sponsored by Phillippe de Chabot, Verrazzano went on his second voyage. He made it to the Brazilian coast. He brought logwood back to port Dieppe, France. Exact date unknown
"Verrazzano, Giovanni Da." The Discoverers. N.p.: McGraw Hill, 1980. 435. Print.

Verrazzano leaves for third voyage

Feb 2, 1528

On this voyage, he tries to find a passage to China through the south. He follows the chain of the Lesser Antilles and stops at an island. This is where he died. Exact date unknown
"Verrazzano, Giovanni Da." The Discoverers. N.p.: McGraw Hill, 1980. 435. Print.

Death

Oct 15, 1528

Verrazzano died on October 15, 1528. He landed on an island south of Jamacia in the Lesser Antilles. He was killed and eaten by cannabalistic natives. Exact date unknown
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