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Portugals involvement in Africa

By VicMarie98
  • Jun 16, 1415

    Portugal attack Muslims

    Portugal attack Muslims
    Portugal sent 200 ships to attack the Muslims on the African coast. They were successful.
  • Aug 8, 1434

    Prince Henry's 14 expeditions

    Prince Henry's 14 expeditions
    Prince Henry sent out fourteen expeditions until finally the last one was successful.
  • Feb 19, 1445

    Queen Eleanor of Aragon

    Queen Eleanor of Aragon
    Queen Eleanor of Aragon died February 19th, 1445.
  • Oct 29, 1482

    Diogo Cão

    Diogo Cão
    A Portuguses exploration that was lead by Diogo Cão reached the Kongo Kingdom and was welcomed by King Nzinga Nkuwu.
  • Aug 4, 1488

    Bartolomeu Dias

    Bartolomeu Dias
    Bartolomeu Dias explored the southern most tip of Africa. He was the first to do so.
  • May 20, 1498

    First Encounter with India

    First Encounter with India
    The first Portuguese encounter with India was on 20 May 1498 when Vasco da Gama reached Calicut on Malabar Coast.