Bartholomeu Dias (jan 1, 1450 – jan 1, 1500)
Description:
Portuguese explorer who sailed around the Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of Africa and thus found the route to the Indian Ocean. This helped establish an overseas trade route from Europe to India and the East Indies, which provided Europeans with the cargoes of jewels and spices they so desired.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1450
jan 1, 1500
~ 50 years