Bartolomeu Dias
Portuguese explorer, first to round Cape of Good Hope
Born
1451
575 years ago
Died
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
Portugal
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An explorer and navigator, achieved the first successful rounding of the Cape of Good Hope in 1488. This journey opened sea routes to the East and paved the way for further explorations by the Portuguese along the African coast and into Indian Ocean. Letters of indulgence were granted for subsequent voyages which emphasized the Portuguese objectives in exploration and trade.
First European to sail around the Cape of Good Hope
Opened up sea routes to India for Portuguese explorers
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