The Explorer- Bartholomew Diaz

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Bartholomew Diaz

Born: 1450

  • He was from the court of King John II and had considerable sailing experience
  • Appointed to lead an expedition to search for a sea route to India
  • August 1487- led an expedition comprimising 3 ships which had left the port of lisbon, following the established route by his predecessors. After leaving a supply ship with 9 portuguese guards at Angra do Salto. The expedition

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