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[not sure on date] In 1460, da Gama was born in Sine s, Portugal. He came from an honorable Portuguese family and his father was a great soldier in other words distinguished soldier. Gama was well educated and was taught several languages. Physics and geography, mathematics and astronomy.
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This timeline is about his life.
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[not sure on the dates] In 1492, King John Paul || of Portugal directed Vasco to Setubal, on the Lisbon coast t oseize Frrench ships for French raids angainst Portuguese ships.
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[not sure of the date] [Janurary] Vasco da Gama wanted to find a new sea route to the East Indies.
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Gama sailed from Lisbon from under the leadership of the 3 Gama: his brothers him, Paulo and Nicolo. Accompanied by the crew of 150 men.
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Vasco da Gama sailed around the Cape of Good Hope.
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he reached the coast of Natal.
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[not sure on the day] Gama reached the mouth of Zambezi. They were attacked by the Arabs.
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The voyage of discovery reached its destination-the Indies and Calcutta, India
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Vasco da Gama sets sail for home (Portugal)
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Gama returns to Portugal, with dignity. Made "Admiral of the Indian Ocean"
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King Manuel I of Portugal sends Gama on another expedition to India
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Gama returns to Portugal. -
The title of "Count" is bestowed on Vasco da Gama
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King John III sends Gama to India as the Portuguese viceroy
On 24th January, Vasco da Gama dies in Cochin on the Malabar coast, India -
The remains of Gama are returned to Portugal and his body is lain to rest in Vidigueir.[not sure on date]
