Kevin Vasco da Gama Timeline

By BBears
  • May 26, 1460

    Birth , family and Education

    Birth , family and Education
    [not sure on date] In 1460, da Gama was born in Sine s, Portugal. He came from an honorable Portuguese family and his father was a great soldier in other words distinguished soldier. Gama was well educated and was taught several languages. Physics and geography, mathematics and astronomy.
  • Period: May 26, 1460 to Dec 24, 1524

    Kevin Vasco da Gama Tmeline

    This timeline is about his life.
    [not sure on the start dates]
  • May 26, 1492

    Going to Setubal

    Going to Setubal
    [not sure on the dates] In 1492, King John Paul || of Portugal directed Vasco to Setubal, on the Lisbon coast t oseize Frrench ships for French raids angainst Portuguese ships.
  • Jan 26, 1497

    Sea route

    Sea route
    [not sure of the date] [Janurary] Vasco da Gama wanted to find a new sea route to the East Indies.
  • Jul 8, 1497

    Leadership of the 3 Gamas and the crew of 150 men

    Leadership of the 3 Gamas and the crew of 150 men
    Gama sailed from Lisbon from under the leadership of the 3 Gama: his brothers him, Paulo and Nicolo. Accompanied by the crew of 150 men.
  • Nov 22, 1497

    Cape of Good Hope

    Cape of Good Hope
    Vasco da Gama sailed around the Cape of Good Hope.
  • Dec 25, 1497

    Natal

    Natal
    he reached the coast of Natal.
  • Jan 26, 1498

    Zambezi

    Zambezi
    [not sure on the day] Gama reached the mouth of Zambezi. They were attacked by the Arabs.
  • May 20, 1498

    Destination

    Destination
    The voyage of discovery reached its destination-the Indies and Calcutta, India
  • Oct 5, 1498

    Home

    Home
    Vasco da Gama sets sail for home (Portugal)
  • Sep 26, 1499

    Returning with Pride in others words

    Returning with Pride in others words
    Gama returns to Portugal, with dignity. Made "Admiral of the Indian Ocean"
    [not sure on day]
  • May 26, 1502

    Another Expedition

    Another Expedition
    King Manuel I of Portugal sends Gama on another expedition to India
    [not sure on dates]
  • May 26, 1503

    Return

    Return
    [not sure on dates]
    Gama returns to Portugal.
  • May 26, 1519

    Title

    Title
    The title of "Count" is bestowed on Vasco da Gama
    [not sure on date]
  • Jan 24, 1524

    India as Portuguese Viceroy

    India as Portuguese Viceroy
    King John III sends Gama to India as the Portuguese viceroy
    On 24th January, Vasco da Gama dies in Cochin on the Malabar coast, India
  • May 26, 1539

    Lain to Rest

    Lain to Rest
    The remains of Gama are returned to Portugal and his body is lain to rest in Vidigueir.[not sure on date]