Historical figures in 1488

The atlas holds 2 people and 5 moments here, in 1488. The most recorded lives are Bartolomeu Dias and Desiderius Erasmus. Among them Educators, Writers and Philosophers.

Notable people

1. Bartolomeu Dias

   in 1488

   4 moments here

   Portuguese navigator and explorer best known for leading the first recorded European voyage around southern Africa.…

2. Desiderius Erasmus

   in 1488

   1 moment here

   Dutch Renaissance humanist, Catholic priest, theologian, editor, and author. Erasmus was born in the Burgundian Netherlands, educated in the Low…

Moments

1. 1488 Profession of vows at Stein Desiderius Erasmus
2. 1488 Landfall at Mossel Bay Bartolomeu Dias
3. 1488 Furthest point at Kwaaihoek Bartolomeu Dias
4. 1488 First encounter with the Cape of Good Hope Bartolomeu Dias
5. 1488 Return from the African voyage Bartolomeu Dias

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