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In History / High School | 2014-10-14

I was a Portuguese nobleman who left Portugal in 1497, sailed around Africa, and reached India in May 1498. Who am I?

Asked by Quist2

Answer (3)

You are Vasco de Gama

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

Vasco Da Gama ;

Answered by ukyoyt | 2024-06-15

Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese nobleman who left Portugal in 1497 and reached India in May 1498. His journey was crucial as it established a new sea route for trade between Europe and India. This expedition marked the beginning of Portuguese dominance in the spice trade.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-10-02

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