What year did Verrazzano die?
1525
1527
1530
1528
Answer
In 1528, Giovanni da Verrazzano, a Florentine explorer in the service of France, met his untimely demise. During an expedition to the New World, Verrazzano and his crew encountered hostility and conflict with native tribes, leading to his unfortunate fate. After his passing, his accomplishments, including his notable exploration of the Atlantic coastline from North Carolina to Newfoundland, continued to be celebrated.
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