Vasco da Gama

By sophiad19778
  • Jan 1, 1460

    Vasco da Gama was born

  • Jan 1, 1488

    King Jhon II picks Vasco's dad to find a sea route to India.

    But Vasco's dad died beforethe trip so Vasco took the job.
  • Apr 20, 1497

    Stopped in Malindi to trade there

  • Period: Jul 8, 1497 to May 1, 1498

    First voyage to India.

  • Nov 7, 1497

    Stopped at St. Hallena Bay

  • Nov 28, 1497

    Stopped at Cape of Good Hope

  • Mar 5, 1498

    Stopped at Mozambique

  • May 3, 1498

    Stopped at Kenya

  • Sep 9, 1499

    Finally came back to Libson Portugal

  • Jan 1, 1502

    Went back to India

  • Jan 1, 1524

    Was sent back to India to set up a colony there

  • Dec 24, 1528

    Vasco da Gama died