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Leif Erikson (c.970–c.1020) was a famous Norse explorer who is credited for being the first European to set foot on American soil. The following is a list of explorers. Their common names, countries of origin (modern and former), centuries when they were active and main areas of exploration are listed below.
This is an alphabetically ordered list of explorers organized by country of origin or residence. See also European exploration.
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- Marco Polo. 20 0. Birthdate: 1254 AD. Birthplace: Venice. Died: January 9, 1324. Marco Polo was a Venetian explorer, writer, and merchant. He explored Asia along the Silk Road and is credited with providing the Europeans with descriptions of the culture of the Eastern world, which remained unknown until his exploration.
- Vasco da Gama. 20 0. Famous As: Explorer. Birthdate: 1469 AD. Birthplace: Sines, Portugal. Died: December 24, 1524. Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama was the first to link Europe and Asia through an ocean route, when he reached Calicut in 1498, thus enriching Portuguese trade with Asia.
- James Cook. 7 0. Famous As: Explorer & Navigator. Birthdate: October 27, 1728. Sun Sign: Scorpio. Birthplace: Marton, England. Died: February 14, 1779. British explorer, navigator, and cartographer James Cook, who had also served the merchant navy and Royal Navy, was the first to complete an expedition around New Zealand.
- Francis Drake. 5 0. Famous As: Navigator. Birthdate: 1540 AD. Birthplace: Tavistock, Devon. Died: January 27, 1596. Francis Drake was an English explorer and naval officer.
There have been many famous explorers throughout time whose achievements and bravery are worth noting. Their purposeful accomplishments and occasional accidental discoveries have helped to shape the course of history.
Leif Erikson (c.970–c.1020) was a famous Norse explorer who is credited for being the first European to set foot on American soil. The following is a list of explorers. Their common names, countries of origin, centuries when they were active and main areas of exploration are listed below.
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