João da Nova
| João da Nova | |
|---|---|
| Birthplace | Maceda, Ourense, Galicia |
| Nationality | Galician Portuguese |
| Occupation | |
| Known for | Discoverer of Ascension and Saint Helena islands |
Nova, João (Juan) da
Date of birth unknown; died in 1509. Portuguese navigator.
In 1501, en route from Portugal to India at the head of a flotilla of four ships, da Nova discovered Ascension Island in the Atlantic Ocean. On the return trip, in 1502, he discovered the island of St. Helena.