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May 26, 1460
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.
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May 26, 1492
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
[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
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
Vasco da Gama sailed around the Cape of Good Hope. -
Dec 25, 1497
Natal
he reached the coast of Natal. -
Jan 26, 1498
Zambezi
[not sure on the day] Gama reached the mouth of Zambezi. They were attacked by the Arabs. -
May 20, 1498
Destination
The voyage of discovery reached its destination-the Indies and Calcutta, India -
Oct 5, 1498
Home
Vasco da Gama sets sail for home (Portugal) -
Sep 26, 1499
Returning with Pride in others words
Gama returns to Portugal, with dignity. Made "Admiral of the Indian Ocean"
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May 26, 1502
Another Expedition
King Manuel I of Portugal sends Gama on another expedition to India
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May 26, 1503
Return
[not sure on dates]
Gama returns to Portugal. -
May 26, 1519
Title
The title of "Count" is bestowed on Vasco da Gama
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Jan 24, 1524
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
The remains of Gama are returned to Portugal and his body is lain to rest in Vidigueir.[not sure on date]