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Bartolomeu Dias

Type Figure Region Portugal Time c. 1450–1500 Also known as Bartolomeu Dias、Bartolomeu Dias de Novais

Portuguese navigator who, in the late 15th century, took part under the crown in organizing exploration and trade along the west coast of Africa.

Timeline

  1. 1471–1480Lisbon · LisbonIn the 1470s, under Afonso V and João II, he took part in court affairs and navigation preparations, gradually becoming one of the crown's trusted organizers of expeditions.
  2. 1480–1482Guinea coast (São Jorge da Mina) · Gulf of GuineaIn 1480 he was commissioned by João II to oversee the construction of the fortress of São Jorge da Mina on the Guinea coast, coordinating local gold and trade affairs, marking his formal assumption of a major overseas mission.

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