Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer and navigator, renowned for being the first to successfully sail directly from Europe to India, thereby opening the sea route to Asia. His pioneering voyage in 1497 was a significant milestone in the Age of Discovery, establishing Portugal as a major maritime power and paving the way for the Portuguese colonial empire. Gama's expeditions contributed to the development of trade routes that greatly influenced global commerce and cultural exchanges.
Born on Dec 01, 1460 (565 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Italy | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 53,601 | $2,000,000 | 1,773$ |
| Totals | 1 | 60,461,826 | 53,601 | $2,000,000 | 1,773$ |
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Recent Mentions
Italy:
Vasco da Gama is referenced as the first to reach India from Portugal, drawing a historical parallel.
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Romania:
Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer who was the first European to establish a sea route to India.
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Brazil:
Vasco da Gama has not eliminated Corinthians in knockout matches for 72 years.
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Liechtenstein:
Vasco da Gama is mentioned as one of the teams in the final of the Copa do Brasil 2025.
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Brazil:
Vasco da Gama is a football club that participated in the match against Atlético-MG.
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Brazil:
Vasco da Gama is facing the risk of relegation in the Brasileirão after a defeat to Mirassol.
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Portugal:
João Morgado's novel is about Vasco da Gama, the famous Portuguese navigator.
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Ecuador:
Vasco da Gama of Portugal successfully rounded the Cape of Good Hope in Africa.
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Portugal:
Vasco da Gama is commemorated for the 500th anniversary of his death in the Festival de Ópera de Óbidos.
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Brazil:
Vasco da Gama is demanding the removal of referee Flavio Rodrigues de Souza after a controversial match.
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