The Life of John Cabot By afton03 Mar 1, 1450 John Cabot is born Period: Mar 1, 1450 to Apr 27, 1498 John Cabot's Life Apr 27, 1471 Cabot moves to Venice Aug 25, 1480 Cabot engages in naval career May 12, 1488 Cabot moves to Spain Sep 20, 1495 Cabot moves to England Mar 5, 1496 He receives a patent from King Henry VII May 20, 1497 Cabot discovers America Jun 24, 1497 Cabot claims the land Aug 6, 1497 Cabot returns to England Feb 7, 1498 Cabot's second voyage May 25, 1498 Cabot's fleet disappears