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Pedro Alvarez Cabral set sail in 1500 primarily to establish a new trade route to India for Portugal, following the successful voyage of Vasco da Gama. His expedition aimed to enhance Portugal's influence in the lucrative spice trade. During his journey, Cabral inadvertently discovered Brazil, claiming it for Portugal, which significantly expanded the country's territorial holdings in the New World.
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What was the date of Pedro alvares cabral expedition?
Pedro Álvares Cabral's expedition set sail from Lisbon, Portugal on March 9, 1500.
What year did Cabral set sail?
cabral set sail in 1500
Who was the first explorer to sail around South America to India?
Pedro Cabral in 1500 - 1501.
Who explored south America for Portugal?
There were a few explorers who set their sights on South America that came from Portugal. These include Pedro Alvares Cabral, Bartolomeu Dias, and Amerigo Vespucci.
Over which area did Pedro Álvares Cabral establish control for Portugal?
Pedro Álvares Cabral [c. 1468 - c. 1520] established control over Brazil for Portugal. His fleet of 13 ships and 1,500 men sailed out of the Portuguese capital city at Lisbon on March 9, 1500. He first sighted Brazil on April 21, 1500. Cabral set foot on April 22nd at Porto Seguro in the modern-day state of Bahia in northeastern Brazil. Cabral is credited as the first European discoverer of Brazil.
Why did Ferdinand set sail?
To set sail.
When did Christopher set sail?
He set sail in 1492.
How did Pedro cabral get to Brazil?
It is a popular theory in Brazil that Pedro Alvares Cabral did not actually discover Brazil in 1500, but rather that the Portuguese bided their time till "discovering" it was favourable to their agenda. The official claim is that, like Christopher Columbus, Cabral was pushed off course due to a wind or storm and ended up finding himself in the coast of Brazil by pure accident. Which makes your misspelling of his name really funny, because "perdo" means "I lose" in Portuguese. XD
What was Pedro Alvares Cabral known for as an explorer?
He discovered Brazil and set up trade ralations.
Why did Ferdinand sail?
To set sail.
Where did Abel Tasman set sail from?
he set sail from Batavia - Aparna
Why did ferinand Magellan set sail?
he set sail to explore the world
