Vasco da Gama was born in the year 1469. He died on Christmas Eve in 1524. Vasco da Gama discovered the first all water trade route to India. It was quicker to travel this way because before that they would ride camels through the desert.
Vasco da Gama lived in Portugal. That is in Eastern Europe. Portugal is next to Spain. His trip went through the Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean.
Vasco da Gama is important to me because, in terms of courage, determination, and sheer endurance, his journey ranks amongst the greatest.
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