Age of Discovery - Vasco da Gama - Part 1
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The Life and Times of Vasco De Gama
Vasco de Gama was born in 1460 in the city of Sinès, Portugal. Like many members of his family, he joined the ranks of the order of Santiago. He would become a fervent defender of the faith throughout his adult life. On July 8th, 1497 De Gama led his men to the water in a sacred procession flanked by priests and the nobility. With much fanfare, the cruz were taken aboard their ships, and soon the fleet was underway.
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