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Led 30 years of naigations. Under his directions, the Portuguese made many discovers and made improvements to ship-designs and sea-faring methods.
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Was an Italian explorer/navigator. His first voyage to the Atlantic Ocean in 1476 almost killed him. In 1492, he left Spain with 3 ships: the Nina, MInta, & Santa Maria.
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Discovered an ocean route from Portugal to the East. In September 1499, he was reward by the king. Was the first perosn to sail directly from Europe to India.
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First European to see the eastern part of the Pacific Ocean. He was beheaded in January of 1519 for being found gulity for being charged for treason against Spain.
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He took part in his first sea expedition in 1505. He led the first voyage/expedition that sailed around the Earth. He left with 5 ships, and was killed during the exploration.
