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Aug 10, 2023 · From Christopher Columbus to Marco Polo, these celebrated—and controversial—explorers made groundbreaking journeys across the globe.
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.
- Marco Polo (1254-1324) A Venetian merchant and adventurer, Marco Polo travelled along the Silk Road from Europe to Asia between 1271 and 1295. Originally invited to the court of Kublai Khan (1215-1294) with his father and uncle, he remained in China for 17 years where the Mongol ruler sent him on fact-finding missions to distant parts of the empire.
- Zheng He (c. 1371-1433) Known as the Three-Jewel Eunuch Admiral, Zheng He was China’s greatest explorer. Commanding the world’s mightiest fleet of 300 ships and as many as 30,000 troops, Admiral Zheng made 7 epic voyages to southeast Asia, south Asia, the Middle East and Africa between 1405 and 1433.
- Henry the Navigator (1394-1460) The Portuguese prince has a legendary status in the early stages of European exploration – despite never having embarked on an exploratory voyage himself.
- Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) Often called the “discoverer” of the New World, Christopher Columbus embarked on 4 voyages across the Atlantic Ocean between 1492 and 1504.
Sep 9, 2014 · Learn about the top five explorers of Canada, as chosen by five historians, from Alexander Mackenzie to Lady Jane Franklin. Discover their achievements, challenges and legacies in exploring the vast and diverse land of Canada.
- Ferdinand Magellan. To start us off is the Portuguese Ferdinand Magellan, the man behind the first attempt to circumnavigate the globe successfully. He sailed westward in 1519 with a fleet of five ships and over two hundred and seventy men to discover a sea route to the rich Spice Islands of Indonesia.
- Hanno ‘the Navigator’ Around 500 BCE, Hanno, a Carthaginianexplorer, led one of the first documented naval explorations outside the Pillars of Hercules.
- Christopher Columbus. Arguably the most famous explorer in history, Christopher Columbus was the first to sail across unexplored waters to reach the Americas.
- Ibn Battuta. When Ibn Battuta, a young Muslim fromMorocco, set out on a mission in 1325, it turned into a twenty-nine-year journey that took him through much of the eastern hemisphere.
Learn about the history of exploration, from the 15th century voyages of Columbus, Magellan and Vasco da Gama to the modern feats of Earhart and Shackleton. Find stories, videos, lists and articles on famous explorers and their discoveries.
From Christopher Columbus to Marco Polo, these celebrated—and controversial—explorers made groundbreaking journeys across the globe.
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