1. Departure on African exploration voyage

    · Lisbon, Portugal

    Departure on African exploration voyage
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    Dias departed Lisbon with three ships to continue Portuguese exploration of the African coast, beginning the voyage that would round southern Africa. Departure is placed probably in July or August 1487; the month cannot be selected unambiguously.

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