Vasco Da Gama Research Paper
Who is Vasco Da Gama?
Vasco Da Gama was believed to be borned around 1460s in Sines, a Portuguese seaport on the Atlantic ocean. The Da Gamas were minor aristocrats, and Vasco’s father, Estevao Da Gama and his wife, Dona Isabel Sodre had five sons. Vasco was the third.
Skills of Vasco Da Gama
Gaspar Correia ,Sixteenth- Century historian, written that it was at Evora where he may have learned mathematics and navigation. It is evident that Gama knew astronomy well, and it is possible that he may have studied under the astronomer Abraham Zacuto. He was also believed to served in the armadas and affairs of the sea, as it was common for sons of noble families to enter into military service. These skills served him well on the highseas.
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And was give new rights and properties by the Duke. This in turn made Vasco Da Gama loyal to Jorge.
While King Joao II was alive, Estevao Da Gama was to lead the expedition to India. But when Estevao died. The right to command was to the oldest son Paulo Da Gama, who was unwell. This inturn made Vasco Da Gama, the leader for the expedition. It was also believed that the King Manuel chosed Vasco so that it would appear that he would be respecting Jorge. To grant such an honour to Vasco paid homage to Jorge. But in fact, if the mission was to fail. Defeat would be the fault of Da Gama and Jorge.
Tasks
Vasco Da Gama’s task was to setup and secure trading post along the coast of Africa to enforce Portuguese Interest in the East. He was also task to convert the muslims to Christians.
Voyages
Vasco Da Gama lead a few expedition voyages in his lifetime.
The 1st on 8th July 1497 to September 1499 with 4 fleets ( 2 Carracks, 1 Caravel and 1 storage ship)
The 2nd on 12 Feburary 1502 to 15th December 1503 with 20 warships.
In between 1512-1514. He visited Indonesia and China( need to confirm source
Vasco Da Gama was believed to be borned around 1460s in Sines, a Portuguese seaport on the Atlantic ocean. The Da Gamas were minor aristocrats, and Vasco’s father, Estevao Da Gama and his wife, Dona Isabel Sodre had five sons. Vasco was the third.
Skills of Vasco Da Gama
Gaspar Correia ,Sixteenth- Century historian, written that it was at Evora where he may have learned mathematics and navigation. It is evident that Gama knew astronomy well, and it is possible that he may have studied under the astronomer Abraham Zacuto. He was also believed to served in the armadas and affairs of the sea, as it was common for sons of noble families to enter into military service. These skills served him well on the highseas.
Why was Portgual …show more content…
And was give new rights and properties by the Duke. This in turn made Vasco Da Gama loyal to Jorge.
While King Joao II was alive, Estevao Da Gama was to lead the expedition to India. But when Estevao died. The right to command was to the oldest son Paulo Da Gama, who was unwell. This inturn made Vasco Da Gama, the leader for the expedition. It was also believed that the King Manuel chosed Vasco so that it would appear that he would be respecting Jorge. To grant such an honour to Vasco paid homage to Jorge. But in fact, if the mission was to fail. Defeat would be the fault of Da Gama and Jorge.
Tasks
Vasco Da Gama’s task was to setup and secure trading post along the coast of Africa to enforce Portuguese Interest in the East. He was also task to convert the muslims to Christians.
Voyages
Vasco Da Gama lead a few expedition voyages in his lifetime.
The 1st on 8th July 1497 to September 1499 with 4 fleets ( 2 Carracks, 1 Caravel and 1 storage ship)
The 2nd on 12 Feburary 1502 to 15th December 1503 with 20 warships.
In between 1512-1514. He visited Indonesia and China( need to confirm source