What are interesting facts about Giovanni da Verrazzano?

Giovanni da Verrazzano was an Italian explorer who was the first European to enter New York Harbor and Narragansett Bay. He explored the east coast of North America in the early 16th century, and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in New York City is named in his honor. Verrazzano also played a significant role in the early exploration and colonization of the Americas by European powers.