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Which discoveries did Juan de la Cosa record on his 1500 map?
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In 1500, Juan de la Cosa—who served as the owner of Christopher Columbus's flagship, the Santa María—produced a significant map that documented several major maritime achievements of the era.
The discoveries recorded on his map include:
- The explorations made by Columbus.1
- The landfall of Pedro Álvares Cabral in Brazil.1
- The voyage of John Cabot to Canada.1
- The route taken by Vasco da Gama to India.1