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What European explorer proved it was possible to reach Asia by sailing west from Europe?
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What European who proved that it was possible to reach Asia by sailing west from Europe?
Magellan
Who was the first European toprove it was possible to reach Asia by sailing west from Europe?
Magellan.
What country was ferdinand magellan sailing for?
Explorer and navigator Ferdinanad Magellan sailed for the country of France. He is known for being the first European to travel from Europe to Asia by sailing west.
European who proved it was possible to reach Asia by sailing west from Europe?
Ferdinand MagellanFerdinand Magellan's expedition of 1519-1522 became the first expedition sailing west from Europe to Asia, and the first to cross the Pacific. It also completed the first circumnavigationof the earth.
What explorer hoped to reach the far east by sailing west of Europe?
Chris Columbus in 1492
Was Christopher Columbus European?
Yes. He was an Italian explorer, and Italy is a country in Europe, so he was European.
What has the author Richard J Mayne written?
Richard J. Mayne has written: 'The Community of Europe' -- subject(s): European Economic Community 'The recovery of Europe' 'Europe tomorrow: sixteen Europeans look ahead' 'The Community of Europe' -- subject(s): European Economic Community, Lending library 'Federal Union' 'The language of sailing' -- subject(s): Dictionaries, Sailing 'Western Europe' 'Postwar, the dawn of today's Europe' -- subject(s): History 'The institutions of the European Community'
Which European explorer helped Portugal dominate the Eastern spice trade by finding a way to India?
Batolomeu Diaz, a Portuguese noblemen and the sailing master of the Naval Ship Sao Cristovao was the first European to circumnavigate the Cape of Good Hope in 1488. Before a voyage to Asia was possible they had to know that it was possible to go around Africa. Vasco da Gama then became the first European to complete a sea trip from Europe to Asia (India) 10 years later
It is possible for all of the countries of Europe to form a United Europe What do you think the future of the European Union will be like?
Yes this is very possible. In fact, many people believe this will be the future of the European Union. It is highly likely that the European Union will engulf all or most of Europe and fuse into one nation. The name of this country will most likely be Europe, United Europe, European Union, Union of Europe, etc.
Is Oxford in Europe?
Oxford is in Oxfordshire. You can get there from London by sailing up the River Thames.
Who was the Portuguese explorer found a sea route to Asia by sailing around Africa?
Vasco de Gama thank you very much.Vasco de Gama , A Portuguese explorer , made the first voyage from Europe to Asia.
What was the significance of Magellan's experience?
he proved that sailing west from Europe was possible yet too far and dangerous to be practical.
