Moves to Spain to be a Civil Engineer. There he hears about Columbus and he falls in love with exploring new lands.
In Spain searching for funds.
In Portugal searching for funds.
Connects with Italian dignitaries in England willing to invest in his cause.
Has an audience with King Henry VII of England
Letters are issued to Caboto from King Henry VII authorizing him to travel to the eastern, western, and northern seas to investigate.
Caboto sets sail with a crew of 20 men but returned after just 20 days. They were unprepared for a long voyage due to insufficient food, and, in addition, they ran into bad weather.
Caboto sets sail with 5 ships and reaches Canada landing either in Cape Bonavista, Newfoundland, or at Cabot’s Landing in Nova Scotia.
Died.
