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Vasco da Gama


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A Portuguese explorer and the first European to reach India by sea

Biography

Da Gama led two of the Portuguese armadas destined for India, the first and the fourth. The latter was the largest and departed for India four years after his return from the first one. For his contributions, da Gama was appointed the Governor of India in 1524, under the title of Viceroy, and given the newly created County of Vidigueira in 1519. Vasco da Gama remains a leading figure in the history of exploration. Numerous homages have been made worldwide to celebrate his explorations and accomplishments. The Portuguese national epic, Os Lusíadas, was written in his honour. His first trip to India is widely considered a milestone in world history, as it marked the beginning of a sea-based phase of global multiculturalism.

Publications

TitlePublication DateDescriptionLink
Vasco da Gama (webpage from Wikipedia) A fairly detailed page on Vasco da Gama Link

Events

NameDate
Vasco da Gama born 1460
Vasco da Gama died 1524-12-24