Vasco de Gama
A Portuguese Explorer
Bio & Exploration
Vasco de Gama was born in Sines in the southwest coast of Portugal. He sailed for Portugal from 1497-1524, and reached Calicut, India, as well as opened a sea route from Europe to the East, accomplishing his mission for what he originally sailed out for.
Vasco de Gama
Painting of Vasco de Gama
Routes Map
Vasco de Gama's routes on his exploration.
Vasco de Gama & Zamorin
Steel engraving showing the meeting of Vasco de Gama and Zamorin.
Characteristics
On his second voyage, Vasco da Gama inflicted acts of cruelty upon competing traders and local inhabitants, which sealed his notoriety in India.
De Gama Cross
Monument to the cross of Vasco de Gama at Cape of Good Hope, South Africa.
Statue
Statue of Vasco de Gama at his birthplace.
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