John CabotJohn Cabot

by: Hopeby: Hope

Early lifeEarly life

John Cabot was born around 1450.John Cabot was born around 1450.

http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/John_Cabot.aspx

What he was looking forWhat he was looking for

John Cabot was looking for a a route to John Cabot was looking for a a route to the west.the west.

http://www.zollitschcanoeadventures.com/phttp://www.zollitschcanoeadventures.com/photos/capebreton/005.jpghotos/capebreton/005.jpg

What he was famous forWhat he was famous for

Reaching the east coast of Greenland which Reaching the east coast of Greenland which he named Labrador’s Land.he named Labrador’s Land.

TheTheCabotCabotTrail.Trail.

First voyageFirst voyage

John Cabot's first voyage was around John Cabot's first voyage was around 1451.1451.

When john Cabot diedWhen john Cabot died

John Cabot died in 1499 when he was John Cabot died in 1499 when he was only 49 years old.only 49 years old.