Pedro Álvares Cabral was a Portuguese nobleman, military commander, navigator and explorer regarded as the European discoverer of Brazil. He was the first human in history to ever be on four continents, uniting all of them in his famous voyage of 1500, where he also conducted the first substantial exploration of the northeast coast of South America and claimed it for Portugal. While details of Cabral's early life remain unclear, it is known that he came from a minor noble family and received a good education. He was appointed to head an expedition to India in 1500, following Vasco da Gama's newly opened route around Africa.
Pedro Álvares Cabral is the first European to discover Brazil, landing near Monte Pascoal and claiming it for Portugal
Pedro Álvares Cabral was a Portuguese nobleman, military commander, navigator and explorer regarded as the European discoverer of Brazil.
Historical Significance
Pedro Álvares Cabral was a Portuguese nobleman, military commander, navigator and explorer regarded as the European discoverer of Brazil.
Events Before
Louis XII of France after papal divorce marries Anne, Duchess of Brittany to keep duchy for the crown
Louis XII of France after papal divorce marries Anne, Duchess of Brittany to keep duchy for the crown
France & Venice sign treaty against Milan
France & Venice sign treaty against Milan
Spanish conquistador Alonso de Ojeda is the first European to sight Curacao Island
Spanish conquistador Alonso de Ojeda is the first European to sight Curacao Island
First engagement of the Battle of Zonchio between Venetian and Ottoman fleets
First engagement of the Battle of Zonchio between Venetian and Ottoman fleets
Battle of Sapienza: Turkish fleet defeats Venetians
Battle of Sapienza: Turkish fleet defeats Venetians
Events After
Michelangelo begins work on his statue of David, a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture
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Heir to the English throne Prince Arthur marries Catherine of Aragon
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Cesare Borgia returns in triumph to Rome from Romagna
Cesare Borgia returns in triumph to Rome from Romagna
Portuguese explorer João da Nova Castell discovers the uninhabited Ascension Island in the South Atlantic Ocean
Portuguese explorer João da Nova Castell discovers the uninhabited Ascension Island in the South Atlantic Ocean
Portuguese explorer Pedro Cabral arrives back in Lisbon from his voyage to India, having lost six ships, during which he
Portuguese explorer Pedro Cabral arrives back in Lisbon from his voyage to India, having lost six ships, during which he accidently discovered Brazil
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The cornerstone of the current St. Peter's Basilica is laid in the Vatican by Pope Julius II
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