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Madeira Islands are discovered and colonized by Portuguese
Prince Henry the Navigator -
Prince Henry the Navigator
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Led a failed expedition against the Moors at Tangier.
Prince Henry the Navigator -
Cadamosto discovers Cape Verde Islands.
Prince Henry the Navigator -
Christopher departs from Palos Spain
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Christopher returns home from his voyage.
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Embarks on first voyage to India.
Vasco da Gama -
Balboa sails to a new world.
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Leads a fleet of 20 warships to India.
Vasco da Gama -
Returns to Portugal and retires with honors
Vasco Da Gama -
Balboa sets off on his first expedtion to the Ithmus of Panama in Columbia
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Magellan leaves Portugal and heads for Spain.
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Magellan arrives in Brazil.
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Balboa is beheaded. It took three blows to the head for him to die.
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Magellan discovers the Philipeans
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Magellan and his crew reach the Equator.
