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Bartolomeu Dias [c. 1450-May 29, 1500] discovered that it was possible to sail southward down the west coast of Africa, raound the continent's most southerly points, and either sail northward back up the east African coast or northeasterly towards India. So the navigator proved the existence of a sea route around southernmost Africa, and across the Indian ocean for direct trade with India. And he thereby made it possible for Portugal, and other countries, to challenge the total control of the Middle Eastern middleman over European trade with Africa and Asia.
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∙ 12y agohe is famous for discovering the cape of good hope, and being the first person to sail around the southernmost tip of Africa .
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∙ 12y agoOne interesting fact is that he was educated, but not in school or college. He also sailed to the tip of Africa and was born in Portugal. For further explanations, look fore web sites.
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∙ 12y agoHe was the first to sail around the tip of Africa.
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What did bartholomeu dias find?
present day Florida
What legacy did Bartholomeu Dias leave that helps with the understanding of world history?
No ... ;D
Who were Bartolomeu Dias' parents?
Portuguese explorer Bartholomeu Dias came from a noble family. Though the names of his parents are not known, scholars believe he came from a lineage that includes famous sailors Joao Dias and Diniz Dias.
Did bartholomeu dias find prester john?
Nobody has ever found Prester John. That was a legend/myth.
Where did Bartholomeu Dias buried?
he wasnt buried he died in a taroble storm in the Cape of Good Hope and so did hes crew
What are some facts about Bartholomeu Dias?
he was born in 1457 and died 1500 and he was born in portugal
Bartolomeu Dias is a she or he?
Bartholomeu Dias is a dude
Who funded Bartholomeu Dias exploration?
John II of Portugal funded Bartholomeu Dias' exploration expedition.
Where was Bartholomeu Dias?
Bartholomeu Dias was in Sernjurda looking for his family after he got back to sea from his hardships on the Atlantic Ocean.
Was Bartholomeu Dias Portuguese?
Yes, he was.
Where did bartholomeu dias sail to?
Asia
Who rounded the tip of Africa in 1487?
We are studying this in school and according to the facts back then its said to be rounded by Bartolomew Diaz.
Who found the pacific ocean?
Bartholomeu Dias
Did Bartholomeu Dias succeed?
He didn't succeed.
Did bartholomeu dias have a father?
he did have a father. HAPPY?
Who did bartholomeu dias work for?
manuel l
Where did bartholomeu Dias come from?
He came from Portugal.
