By Lucy and Sage, 1497
Wasn't Vasco da Gama brave to take on so many voyages? Let us tell you a little bit about his life, just so you understand him a little better.
Vasco da Gama was born in 1460 or 1469 (the direct date is unknown). He lived in a house near a church. Vasco da Gama was the son of a minor nobleman who commanded the Fortress of Sines. During his childhood Vasco da Gama was very educated, and served in the court of King Joao ll. At the age of 15, he was a sailor. Vasco da Gama was known for his firmness. After the death of his father, he took charge of his sailing expedition. After Vasco da Gama’s voyage from Africa to India, King Emanuel ll made him a lord.
Vasco da Gama sailed from Lisbon trying to reach India, and opened a sea route from Europe to the East during the time of 1497. Vasco da Gama got a hero’s welcome back in Portugal. He was also sent on a second expedition to India after his first one. Two decades later, Vasco da Gama returned to India. In 1492, King John ll sent Vasco da Gama to the port city of Setubal. With help of a local navigator, Vasco da Gama was able to cross the Indian Ocean and reach the coast of India at Calicut. Vasco da Gama was approved the governor of India on around 1502. Vasco da Gama was remembered as courageous. He was also remembered as a hero because of his courage. Vasco da Gama was famous because he was the first explorer to reach India, Europe, and Asia by sea. He was a very brave explorer, as most explorers are. He was sent on a second expedition to India in 1502, during which he brutally clashed with Muslim traders in the region. He died on December 24, 1524, of Malaria on Christmas Eve. What have you learned about Vasco da Gama? |
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