Five famous discoverers of the 15-17th centuries.

One of the most famous discoverers was Christopher Columbus. He was known to be able to discover America. This happened back in 1492. True, even then he thought that he had opened the way to India.

Vasco da Gama was able to open a sea route to India. Thanks to his expedition, a trade route was established between Europe and an exotic country.

Ermak Timofeevich. At the end of the 16th century he was engaged in the development of Siberia. Nevertheless, during his expedition, he died, like most of his companions.

Cristovan Mendoza first discovered the shores of Australia in the middle of the 16th century.

Abel Tasman was the discoverer of New Zealand.