Giovanni da Verrazzano

Giovanni da Verrazzano was an Italian explorer from the Republic of Florence, best known for his expedition to North America. He led most of his later missions, including the one to America, in the service of King Francis I of France.

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Who was born first?

• Giovanni da Verrazzano and Jacques Cartier were born the same year
• Giovanni da Verrazzano was born 1 year after Antonio Pigafetta
• Giovanni da Verrazzano was born 1 year before Bernal Díaz del Brawl
• Giovanni da Verrazzano was born 1 year after Antonio de Mendoza
• Giovanni da Verrazzano was born 2 years after Jerónimo de Aguilar

Timeline

1. Jerónimo de Aguilar1489–1531
2. Antonio de Mendozacirca 1490 – July 21, 1552
3. Antonio Pigafetta1490s – 16th century
4. Giovanni da Verrazzano (this page)July 20, 1491 – 1528
5. Jacques CartierDecember 31, 1491 – September 24, 1557
6. Bernal Díaz del Brawlcirca 1492 – February 3, 1584

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