Birthdate: 1469 AD
Birthplace: Sines, Portugal
Died: December 24, 1524
Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese explorer and nobleman, was the first European to reach India by sea. His voyage in 1497-1499 via the Cape of Good Hope connected the Atlantic and Indian oceans, leading to the establishment of a Portuguese colonial empire from Africa to Asia. Da Gama’s successful navigation revolutionized trade by granting Portugal exclusive access to valuable spices from Southeast Asia. This achievement earned him the title of Viceroy and the appointment as Governor of India.
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