Voyages of exploration

  • Period: Sep 17, 1000 to Sep 17, 1540

    Explorers

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  • Sep 17, 1002

    Leif Ericson

    arrives in Newfoundland
  • Sep 17, 1488

    DIas

    sails aroundtip of africa
  • Sep 17, 1492

    Clolumbus

    arrives in America
  • Sep 17, 1498

    Da gama

    finds all-water route to Asia
  • Sep 17, 1513

    Balboa

    reaches pacific Ocean
  • Sep 17, 1522

    Magellans

    crew complete voyage around the world
  • Cartirer

    sails into St. Lawrence