jan 1, 1498 - Vasco de Gama (1498)
Description:
An early explorer that helped found trade routes to the Indies. In 1502 he returned to the Indies and established himself with warfare. (Palmer 102) Ultimately he prevails over others like Christopher Columbus due to the lasting impact that the wealth from these trade routes provided to countries like Spain for the next few centuries.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1498
Now
~ 528 years ago