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Patent Granted by King Henry VII to John Cabot

By this public document, King Henry VII indicated his official, royal support for John Cabot's enterprise.
18th and 19th Century Exploration

The European exploration of Newfoundland and Labrador continued through the 18th and 19th centuries, often with the assistance of Native peoples.
Early 20th Century Exploration

20th Century Exploration--Exploration--Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Web
Dispatch of Pedros de Ayala, the Spanish envoy in London

Pedros de Ayala, the Spanish envoy in London, sent the dispatch to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in Spain, dated London, 25 July, 1498.
Journal Extracts of Jean Baudoin, 1696

Extracts from a journal by Jean Beaudoin, dated November 10 to 19, 1696, and dealing with France, war, planters, boats, census, and livestock.
European Exploration Before Cabot

Thanks to archaeological work at L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland, evidence suggests that the Norse did make it to Newfoundland before John Cabot.
Bob Bartlett

Biography of the explorer, Captain Robert (Bob) Bartlett, who skippered some of the most famous and controversial expeditions to the Arctic.
English Voyages before Cabot

Although the re-discovery of Newfoundland is credited to John Cabot, we know that as early as the 1480s, English ships were venturing into the unknown Atlantic Ocean.
Bristol's Transatlantic Explorations Prior to 1497

An account of Bristol's transatlantic explorations prior to 1497.
John Cabot's Voyage of 1497

There are many conflicting theories and opinions about John Cabot's voyage of 1497 due to the lack of contemporary information collected.
John Cabot's Voyage of 1498

Information on John Cabot's Voyage of 1498, and speculation on his death.
Cabot's Arrival in Bristol

John Cabot's arrival in Bristol and his request to King Henry VII to map out a northern route to Asia.
Second Letters Patent to John Cabot 3 February, 1498

This is a request to grant John Cabot a letters patent on February 3, 1498
Uncovering Cabot: The Ruddock Riddle

Alwyn Ruddock was a leading English scholar of 15th century exploration who spent four decades researching documents relating to John Cabot.
Cape Breton Landfall Argument

If modern scholars generally favour a northern landfall for Cabot's 1497 voyage, there has been strong support for a landfall on Cape Breton Island.
Early Cartography of Newfoundland and Labrador

Early Cartography of Newfoundland and Labrador--Exploration--Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Web
Charles I [King of England]; 11 November 1648

Letter to Sir David Kirke, from Charles I of England, dated November 11, 1648, and dealing with planters, names, and the English Civil War (1642-1648).
James Cook's Charts of Newfoundland and Labrador

The Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Web Site includes both map reproductions and illustrative maps created for specific articles.
European Exploration: From Earliest Times to 1497

When did Europeans first reach North America? This article is about early explorers prior to John Cabot's 1947 voyage.
Edward Winne; 26 August, 1621

Letter to Sir George Calvert (later Lord Baltimore) from Edward Winne, dated August 26, 1621.

Matching Articles"Exploration" (Total 56)

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