The Franciscan-Fryer Nicholas de Linno, [p. 228.] who is said to discover the Pole by his black Art, went thither in the Raign of Edward the Third.
1372.
Sir John Mandivel, the Great Traveller dyed at Leige a City in the Netherland Provinces in Edward the Third’s Raign.
1380.
Nicholas and Antonio Zeni, two Noble Gentlemen of Venice were driven by Tempest upon the Island of Estotiland or Gronland, in our Edward the Third’s Raign.
1417.
The Canaries conquered by Betan-Court a Frenchman.
1420.
The Island of Madera discovered in our Henry the Fifth’s time.
1428.