Bartolomeu Dias: Another Portuguese explorer, Bartolomeu Dias, is renowned for being the first European to round the Cape of Good Hope in 1488. This maritime achievement opened up new sea routes for Portuguese exploration and trade with Africa. (jan 7, 1501 – apr 21, 1501)
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jan 7, 1501
apr 21, 1501
~ 3 months and 14 days