Sebastian Cabot (Italian and Venetian: Sebastiano Caboto, Italian: [sebaˈstjaːno kaˈbɔːto]; Spanish: Sebastián Caboto, Gaboto or Cabot; c. 1474 – c. December 1557) was a Venetian explorer, likely born in the Venetian Republic and a Venetian citizen.

Sebastian Cabot was a navigator, explorer, and cartographer who at various times served the English and Spanish crowns. He may have accompanied his father, John Cabot, on the first English voyage to North America (1497), which resulted in …

2018年5月29日 · Sebastian Cabot. 1476?-1557. Italian navigator and cartographer who sailed (for British investors) to North America in the first recorded attempt to find the Northwest Passage (1508-1509). Cabot served as royal cartographer for …

Sebastian Cabot's contributions to maritime exploration were immense. He charted new territories, founded settlements, and played a pivotal role in the development of trade and commerce. His legacy lives on through the discoveries he made and the inspiration he provided to future explorers.

The Italian-born navigator, explorer, and cartographer Sebastian Cabot at various times served the English and Spanish crowns. He explored the interior of South America and may have made one of the earliest attempts to find the fabled Northwest Passage.

In 1508 - 1509, backed by Bristol interests, Sebastian Cabot explored areas to the north of those found in 1497-98, seeking a way round the new continent to Asia. He may well have sailed through Hudson Strait, turning back only because his crew refused to continue.

Henry was interested to learn of the extent of new Spanish empire and in 1516 despatched Sebastian Cabot with Sir Thomas Pert to explore the islands of the Caribbean and the coastline of Brazil. The voyage came to an abrupt end once the Spanish made it clear that they did not welcome prying eyes.