1 janv. 1497 - Portuguese Vasco da Gama sailed to India
Description:
- sailed to India, his cargo excited little interest in Indian markets, less than half his crew came back safely, and yet his cargo of pepper and cinnamon was hugely profitable- Consequence: Further expeditions were organized after
- Consequence: Late 16th century: English and Dutch followed suit
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Date:
1 janv. 1497
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