John Cabot was an Italian explorer who made voyages to the west indies and south America for England in 1497-1498. He is credited with being the first European to reach the mainland of North America since the Vikings in the 11th century.
Amerigo Vespucci was an Italian explorer, navigator, and cartographer who made voyages to the west indies and south America for Spain and Portugal in 1497-1503. He is credited with giving America its name.
