Exploration & Discovery

Pedro Alvarez Cabral Discovers Brazil's Coastline

Pedro Alvarez Cabral led a fleet of Portuguese ships on a voyage intended for India but instead stumbled upon the coast of Brazil. When the fleet sighted land, Cabral and his crew explored the new territory, marking the first recorded European presence in Brazil. This unexpected discovery was significant for Portugal as it opened new opportunities for exploration and colonization in South America.

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