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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | 1 | 7.00 | 0.24% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 77,948 | $230,000 | 544$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 9.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 37,538 | $108,000 | 230$ |
| Greece | 1 | 8.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 22,224 | $190,000 | 405$ |
| Totals | 3 | 61,037,960 | 137,710 | $528,000 | 1,179$ |
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Recent Mentions
Greece:
Vasco da Gama reached India in 1498, further expanding European trade routes.
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Ecuador:
Vasco da Gama eliminated Independiente Santa Fe and qualified for the semifinals of the Copa Sudamericana.
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Peru:
Vasco da Gama is participating in the Copa Sudamericana 2026 quarter-finals.
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Brazil:
Vasco da Gama showed an aggressive posture in the decisive match against Fluminense.
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Peru:
Vasco da Gama eliminated Medellín from the Copa Sudamericana.
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Uruguay:
Vasco Da Gama is very interested in signing the Nigerian forward.
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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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