VASCO DA GAMA

FACTS ON HIM

• He was born in 1460
• His birth place is Sines, Portgual
• He died December 24, 1524
• He died in Cochin, India

HE WORKED FOR...

• King Manuel said "I sent Gama on a returning expidition."
• Also he wanted Gama to find a maritime

HE TRAVELED BY...

• Wooden boat
• Foot
• Horses

OTHER INTERESTING FACTS

• He linked Europe to Asia through the water
• He went to school
• Has a brother
• Led the Portuguese expedition to India for the first time
• He reached India on May 20, 1498 and on his way home he died from scurvy
• He was buried in Jeronimos Monastery, Lisbon, Portgual
• Had a wife
• His great grandpa and grandpa were soldiers
• He first loved the sea

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• He had competition against King John
• He loves the sea and everything in it
• His great grandpa and grandpa were in the army

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