
Venetian explorer and mapmaker in the service of Spain and England
1484 — 1557
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Venetian explorer and mapmaker in the service of Spain and England
Born
January 1, 1484
Died
1557 (age ~73)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
cartographer, explorer
1484
Born in Venice (1484-01-01)
1557
Died in London
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Sebastian Cabot was a Venetian explorer, who at various times was in the service of the Kingdom of England, the Crown of Aragon and the Holy Roman Emperor. Cabot was likely born in the Venetian Republic and as such may have been a Venetian citizen, however this has never been confirmed. Cabot himself gave varying accounts of his national origins to different audiences, such as claiming to have been born in Bristol, England. He was the son of Venetian explorer John Cabot and his Venetian wife Mattea and he grew up in England during his youth.
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Sebastian Cabot was a Venetian explorer, who at various times was in the service of the Kingdom of England, the Crown of Aragon and the Holy Roman Emperor. Cabot was likely born in the Venetian Republic and as such may have been a Venetian citizen, however this has never been confirmed. Cabot himsel
The name Sebastian means "A male given name from Latin or Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Sebastiānus, name of an early Christian saint, from ancient city of Sebaste in Asia Minor (modern Sivas, Turkey), from august, venerable, exalted, itself a translation of the Roman title Augustus.". It is of Spanish origin.
Sebastian Cabot was born on January 1, 1484.
Sebastian Cabot died in 1557, at approximately 73 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin or Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Sebastiānus, name of an early Christian saint, from ancient city of Sebaste in Asia Minor (modern Sivas, Turkey), from august, venerable, exalted, itself a translation of the Roman title Augustus.
The name Sebastian is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin or Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Sebastiānus, name of an early Christian saint, from ancient city of Sebaste in Asia Minor (modern Sivas, Turkey), from august, venerable, exalted, itself a translation of the Roman title Augustus.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Sebastian — January 1, 1484
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
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