Juan de Agramonte in Newfoundland
- When
- 1511
- Where
- Spain
- Episodes
- 1
Juan de Agramonte, a Catalan sailor, is thought to have possibly travelled to Newfoundland in 1511. He signed a contract on October 29, 1511, to lead an expedition to Terra Nova.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. Juan de Agramonte was a sailor from Catalonia, also known as Joan d'Agramunt. Historical records indicate he was active around 1511 and is associated with potential travel to Newfoundland.
The 1511 Contract. Juan de Agramonte, a sailor from Lleida, signed a contract on October 29, 1511, with the daughter of Ferdinand of Aragon to lead an expedition of discovery to Terra Nova.
People involved
- Juan de Agramonte · Sailor and expedition leader
- Juan de Dornelos · Commander of a failed 1500 expedition
Sources
- Juan de Agramonte Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-24
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