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Vasco da Gama
MedievalExplorerPortugal1460 — 1524
Vasco da Gama (c. 1460–1524) was a Portuguese explorer who pioneered the sea route from Europe to India, circumnavigating Africa via the Cape of Good Hope in 1498. This achievement established the Portuguese Empire and opened the spice trade, reshaping global commerce. He later served as Viceroy of Portuguese India.
Quick Facts
Born
1460
Died
1524
Country
Portugal
Era
Medieval
Occupation
Explorer
Score Overview
Military (10%)23
Political (20%)51
Influence (20%)74
Legacy (20%)70
Leadership (15%)36
Strategy (15%)48
Total Score53.7
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
2
Tactics
2
Battles
2
Army Scale
2
War Impact
2
Political
Governance
2
Reform
2
Stability
2
Policy
2
Power
2
Influence
History
7
Global
7
Culture
7
Ideology
7
Legacy
7