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The Life Of Verazzano

By ejduncan2026
  • 1485

    Birth

    Giovanni da Verrazzano was born in Tuscany Italy in 1485.
  • 1506

    Verrazzano Starts Carreer

    Around this time Verrazzano started pursuing a sea related career.
  • 1507

    Verrazzano goes to France

    Around 1507-1508 Verrazzano traveled to France and met with the King.
  • Verrazzano Sets Sail
    1523

    Verrazzano Sets Sail

    In 1523 Verazzanno sailed Across The Pond by order of the French king of the time, Francis I.
  • Back Home Again
    1524

    Back Home Again

    Varrazzano returns from his voyage, back to France again.
  • Reaches New York!
    Apr 17, 1524

    Reaches New York!

    On April 17, 1524 the Delfina (named after the King's eldest daughter) reached the bay of New York. Verrazzano described the locals as savage.
  • 1528

    Death

    Giovanni da Verrazzano died at the age of 43. He was eaten by cannibals after sailing to what seemed to be an uninhibited island.