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Bartolomeu Dias
He sailed further south than any European had gone, rounded the tip of Africa in a storm, and returned to find that nobody wanted to talk about anything except Columbus.
1450–1500
Life Journey
A path carved along the edge of the unknown seas
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1450
Lisbon origins
Bartolomeu Dias was born in Portugal, where royal interest in navigation shaped opportunities for ambitious sailors.
