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Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer. Born in 1469 in Sines, Gama died on 24 December 1524 in Kochi.
Positions held include Viceroy of the Portuguese Provinces of India (1524).
With a Wikipedia article in 184 languages, Vasco da Gama is No. 1,519 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 1469, Sines
- Died
- 24 December 1524, Kochi
- Country
- Kingdom of Portugal
- Known as
- Explorer, world traveler, seafarer
- Field
- Military
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Children
- 6
- Wikipedia editions
- 184
Did you know
55
Was 55 when first viceroy of the Portuguese Provinces of India (1524).
55
Lived to 55.
2
Two people in the Index born in Sines, with Mário Rui.
184
Has a Wikipedia article in 184 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1524Viceroy of the Portuguese Provinces of India
Connections
Vasco da Gama
- FatherEstêvão da Gama
- MotherIzabel Sodre
- SpouseCatarina de Ataíde
- SiblingPaulo da Gama
- ChildEstêvão da Gama
- ChildCristóvão da Gama
- ChildEstêvão da Gama
- ChildFrancisco da Gama
- ChildÁlvaro de Ataíde da Gama
- ChildFrancisco da Gama, 2nd Conde de Vidigueira, Admiral of India
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