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May 26, 1460
Vasco da Gama's Birth
He was born in 1460. The day and month is unidenified. The birth place is Sines, Portugal. His mother's family was English.
His was a soldier.(the month and day is not listed in the information) -
Period: May 26, 1460 to Dec 24, 1524
Vasco de Gama's Life Quest
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May 26, 1492
Sent To Setubal
The Portugal King is King John Paul the second.The King sent Vasco da Gama to Setubal to seize the French for the raids against the Portuguese ships.( the month and the day is not listed in the information) -
Jan 26, 1497
East Indies
Vasco da Gama was looking for a sea route to East Indies. -
Jul 8, 1497
The Gama Brothers
Vasco da Gama sailed from Lisbon with the leadership of the
three Gama brothers. The three Gama brothersw are Vasco,
Paulo, and Nicolao. -
Nov 22, 1497
Cape of Good Hope
Vasco da Gama sailed around Cape of Good Hope. -
Dec 25, 1497
Natal
Vasco da Gama made it to the coast Natal. -
Jan 26, 1498
Mouth of Zambezi
Vasco da Gama made it to the mouth of Zambezi. Vasco da Gama, his two brothers, and his crew of 150 was attacked by Arabs. ( the day was not listed in the information) -
May 20, 1498
Destination Reached
Vasco da Gama's vovage of discovery reached the destination. The destinations are Indies and Calcutta.India. -
Oct 5, 1498
Home Sweet Home
Vasco da Gama head home to Portugal. -
Sep 27, 1499
Pride
With pride Vasco da Gama returns to Portugal. ( the day is not listed in the information) -
May 26, 1500
Wedding
Vasco da Gama married to Catherina de Ataide in the 1500's.They had six sons.(the month,day and year is not listed in the information) -
May 26, 1502
King Manuel the first
Now the King is King Manuel the first. King Manuel tells Vasco da Gama to go on another expedition to India.(the month and day is not listed in the information) -
May 26, 1503
Returning Home
Vasco da Gama return to Portugal from India.(the month and day is not listed in the information) -
May 26, 1519
New Title
Vasco da Gama is bestowed with the title the "Count".(the month and day is not listed in the information) -
Jan 24, 1524
Death Date
Vasco da Gama dies in Cochin on the coast of Malabar in India. -
May 26, 1524
Last Year Of Life
The King is now King John the third.King John sends Vasco da Gama as the King or the sovereign.(the monthand day is not listed in the information) -
May 27, 1539
Remains
Vasco da Gama's remains were returned to Portugal. asco da Gama's body lies at rest in Vidigueira.(the month and day is not listed in the information)
