Bartolomeu Dias (jan 1, 1450 – jan 1, 1500)
Description:
In 1488, Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias became the first European mariner to round the southern tip of Africa, opening the way for a sea route from Europe to Asia. He was born in 1450 and died in 1500. Rounding the southern tip of Africa was a huge step for exploration and trade opportunities.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1450
jan 1, 1500
~ 50 years