1st+Period+-+Giovanni+Verrazano

=1st Period - Giovanni Verrazano= By:Carson A.

Date of birth: 1485

Location of birth: Florence, Italy

Parents’ names: Alessandro Verrazanro and Famella Coppella

Family background: Giovanni Verrazzano discovered the New york harbor. He had a wealthy family so he had a good education.

Date of death: 1592

Location of death/grave: lesser A.

Education: He had a welthy family which paid for a good education.

Career: He was a explorer and navigater for Italy. He had made several voyages to Levant. In 1592 he sacurd two ships backed by the French. Legacy: Giovanni Verrazzano is famous for discovering New York

Additional/Interesting information: Verrazano-narrow was named in honer of Giovoni Verrazano.

Sources Cited (Giovanni Verrazano – 1st Period)

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