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Biographies of famous explorers
Updated on Sep 15, 15
Created on Jan 13, 11
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Goldenview Library's List: explorers
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Nov 15, 10
This article is a biography of Prince Henry and details the value of his work and insights.
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A famous Portuguese navigator of the fifteenth century, discoverer of the Cape of Good Hope; died at sea, 29 May, 1500.
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Biography.com provides a brief biography on Italian mariner and navigator, Christopher Columbus.
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Short illustrated essay on Columbus that discusses his reason for sailing west instead of east. Also discusses what he found on his voyages (America, of course!) and his return journeys.
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A nice biography of the great explorer focusing on how da Gama's voyage and discoveries changed the makeup of the world.
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This very informative site discusses the sea route to India used by Bartolomeu Dias (1457-1500) and Vasco da Gama (1469-1524). Animated maps show the routes. Click on "Proceed with Tutorial" at the bottom of the page to read more about da Gama.
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Why aren't we called Columbians instead of Americans? Here's an easy-to-read explanation of why America is called America.
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Discoverer of the Pacific Ocean from the west coast of Central America
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This site from Fordham University presents a first-hand account of Magellan's voyage, told by a Genoese pilot who served on the expedition.
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This account of "The Conquest of the Aztec Empire" tells the story of Cortes' encounter with the Aztecs and the fall of the empire.
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The three sections in this article tell of Cortes and his final conquest of the mighty Aztec empire. Clicking on the blue words in the text will take you to additional information.
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Learn about French explorer, Jacques Cartier, who discovered the St. Lawrence region of Canada. The Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site of Canada focuses on the time when Jacques Cartier and his crew spent the winter near Stadacona, an Iroquois village
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A biography of Jacques Cartier that provides information about his early life and about his voyages. Presents information about Cartier's accomplishments and a vivid explanation of his life.
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An in depth overview of the life of Jacques Cartier. Shows his early life through his voyages to the new world and the contributions to making Canada what it is today.
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Jacques Cartier was among the first Europeans to explore the inland water ways of Canada. A sailor since childhood, Cartier was commissioned by the king of France to find a passage to the east.
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