Was John Cabot related to Christopher Columbus?

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Was John Cabot related to Christopher Columbus?

Being that both were from Genoa.

2007-12-06 02:51:08 · 3 answers · asked by zebbie g 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

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The Genoese had a lot of explorers, I don't think we can make conclusions based on that.

2007-12-06 02:54:18 · answer #1 · answered by Yun 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

That's like asking if Margaret Thatcher is related to Tony Blair because they're both from England!

No, Giovanni Caboto was not related to Christopher Columbus.

2007-12-06 11:36:22 · answer #2 · answered by Trixiecat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

His real name wasnt John Cabot either, it was Anglised by the King of England.

2007-12-06 10:56:29 · answer #3 · answered by Snooty_Fox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋