dec 31, 1524 - Vasco de Gama
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Country of origin- Portugal
Country/person that financed voyage- Portugal
Motivation- To open a trade route around Africa 1524
Accomplishments- First European to find and ocean trade route to India
Interesting Fact- His birth date is unknown but it has been estimated to be from 1460-1469
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