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Bartolomeu Dias (Anglicized: Bartholomew Diaz) c. 1450 - May 29, 1500, a Nobleman of the Royal Household, was a Portuguese explorer who sailed around the southernmost tip of Africa in 1488, the first European known to have done so.

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When did Bartholomew Diaz die and when was he born?

Bartholomew Diaz was born in 1450 and died in 1500. He was a Portuguese explorer who led the first European expedition to round the southern tip of Africa, now known as the Cape of Good Hope, in 1488.


What did explorer Bartholomew Diaz do in 1487?

In 1487, explorer Bartholomew Diaz led the first European expedition to round the Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of Africa. This successful journey opened up a direct sea route from Europe to Asia.


Who is Barthalamule Diaz?

There is no historical figure named Barthalamule Diaz. Perhaps you mean Bartholomew Diaz, a Portuguese explorer who was the first European to round the southern tip of Africa, now known as the Cape of Good Hope, in 1488. His exploration helped pave the way for future maritime journeys to the East Indies.


What did Bartholomew Diaz do and why?

Bartholomew Diaz (Portugese spelling Bartolomeu Dias; c. 1451 - May 29, 1500), Portugese nobleman and explorer, was the first European to sail around the southern tip of Africa and discover the Cape of Good Hope in 1488.He went on this exploration at the command of King John II of Portugal under threat of execution.His purpose was to find a trade route to India and also to find the legendary lands ruled by Prester John.Later, in 1500, Diaz was part of the expedition that first discovered Brazil while acting as captain under another Portugese nobleman Pedro Álvares Cabral.


Who is barthalamule dias?

B-a-r-t-o-l-o-m-e-u D-i-a-s (in English form, Bartholomew Diaz) is said to have been a famous Portuguese explorer (navigator) who lived from about 1451 to 1500 and became famous for having been the first European who sailed around the southernmost tip of Africa (certainly in 1488) and rounded the Cape of Good Hope.