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Sites and pages devoted to Vasco da Gama (1469-1524). Portuguese explorer and first European to travel by sea to India.

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Vasco da Gama Explores da Gama's role as the knight commander of the military Order of Christ. Includes other biographical information and sketches. www.angelfire.com/ak/militaryorders/vascogama.html

Vasco Da Gama An article from the Catholic Encyclopedia with links to related articles. www.newadvent.org/cathen/06374a.htm

500 Years After Vasco da Gama Arrived in India Examines the current controversy over whether da Gama was an explorer or an exploiter. www.rediff.com/news/jun/09gama.htm

Round Africa to India, 1497-1498 CE Translation of da Gama's original account. From the Modern History Sourcebook. www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/1497degama.html

Vasco da Gamma Seeks Sea Route to India A story-like account of da Gama's voyages. www.oldnewspublishing.com/dagamma.htm