Alvise Cadamosto was born in 1432.
Alvise Cadamosto died in 1488.
Alvise Contarini was born in 1601.
Alvise Cornaro was born in 1484.
Alvise Pisani was born in 1664.
Alvise I Mocenigo was born in 1507.
Alvise Zorzi was born in 1922.
Alvise II Mocenigo was born in 1628.
Alvise Guarienti was born on March 25, 1942, in Verona, Italy.
During his exploration of Cape Verde and the nearby islands in the 15th century, Portuguese explorer Alvise Cadamosto discovered uninhabited islands with lush vegetation and abundant wildlife. He noted the potential for agriculture and the favorable climate for settlement. Cadamosto also observed the local fishing practices and the presence of various resources, which contributed to the islands’ eventual colonization and exploitation by the Portuguese. His accounts highlighted the strategic importance of the islands for maritime navigation and trade routes.
Alvise Contarini died in 1684.
Alvise Cornaro died in 1566.
Alvise Vivarini died in 1502.