Sebastian Cabot

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Historical figure: Sebastian Cabot was an explorer and cartographer, the son of explorer John Cabot. He led expeditions for both England and Spain, including a search for the Northwest Passage and an exploration of the La Plata River region in South America. He is also noted for publishing a significant map of the world in 1544.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Sebastian Cabot continued his father's work in exploration.
    • The expedition led by Sebastian Cabot mapped parts of the South American coast.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical reference: The name is used to refer to the era of early transatlantic exploration and cartography.
    • The map by Sebastian Cabot provided new geographical knowledge to Europe.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cabot: Often used to refer to the Cabot family of explorers, including John and Sebastian.
  • Cartographer: A map-maker; a key aspect of Sebastian Cabot's work.
Synonyms
  • Explorer
  • Navigator
  • Cartographer
Related Phrases
  • The Cabot expeditions: Refers to the voyages undertaken by the Cabot family.
  • Age of Discovery: The historical period in which Sebastian Cabot was active.
Noun
  1. son of John Cabot who was born in Italy and who led an English expedition in search of the Northwest Passage and a Spanish expedition that explored the La Plata region of Brazil; in 1544 he published a map of the world (1476-1557)

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