jan 6, 1488 - Bartolomeu Dias

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where the explorer is from
He is from Algarve, Portugal
which country is sponsoring his voyage
He was sponsored by King João II of Portugal
the dates of his voyage (on timeline)
January of 1488
what he was hoping to find/what were the goals in exploration
He was trying to find a trade route to India
the places he explored
He explored Africa and the Cape of Good Hope
the results and/or significance of his journey and discoveries
He discovered a sea route to Asia by going around Africa and discovered the link between the Indian and Atlantic Ocean. This opened a route for merchants and traders in the future.

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