2nd+Period+-+Vasco+da+Gama

=2nd Period - Vasco da Gama= By: Connor C. Date of birth:Vasco da Gama was born around 1460

Location of birth:he was born in Sines,Portagal

Parents’ names:his dads name is Estavao da Gama

Family background:his father was a noble man of high rank.His father was a solider.He was the third son.

Date of death:Vasco da Gama died on december 25 1524

Location of death/grave:he died in india.

Education:when young attended a school in evora.well educated befitting his status.

Career:He drove a boat and found routesto other places he was an explorer.

Legacy:For his three voyages and he died on the third.He was good at finding routes.

Additional/Interesting information:He found a route from Portuagal to the east.During the voyage lots of people died.His voyage was two years long.

Sources Cited (Vasco da Gama – 2nd Period)

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