Ferdinand Magellan & Vasco da Gama
Did Ferdinand Magellan and Vasco da Gama live at the same time?
Yes. Ferdinand Magellan and Vasco da Gama lived at the same time for about 41 years, from about 1480 to 1521.[1][2][3][4]
Ferdinand Magellan · Vasco da Gama · Born in 1480 · Born in 1469
Ferdinand Magellan
c. 1480–1521
Exploration
Led the first expedition to sail around the world
Vasco da Gama
1469–1524
Exploration
First European to reach India by sea
Ferdinand Magellan
Exploration
Born in Ponte da Barca
Died in Mactan
Vasco da Gama
Exploration
Born in Sines
Died in Kochi
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Sources
- Ferdinand Magellan — Wikipedia
- Ferdinand Magellan (Q1496) — Wikidata
- Vasco da Gama — Wikipedia
- Vasco da Gama (Q7328) — Wikidata