Pedro Alvares Cabral

When?
Belmonte Portugal, 1467;1468--Birth ( Coulhan
Portugal, Today)
Santarem Portugal, 1520--age:53;52--Death

Childhood
The Father of Pedro was a mighty king as for Pedro was educated by the Royal Court and Studied under Dom Manuel--Next King. In 1497 Pedro was King Council and1500, commander of 2nd Major Portuguese expedition as Vasco De Gama was to tired from
his trip Europe--Asia-around India.

What?
Pedro was head of expedition, with no sailing experience, going from Portugal to India (following the route of Vasco De Gama) under King John the 2nd-which was his father. Pedro and/or King John, was trying to find cinnamon,cloves,pearls,diamonds,
pepper,ginger, and Porcelain.…

Route!
Going to India was tough as the currents pushed the boats westward, ending in Today Brazil. Pedro set out on March 7-11 1500 as landing April 22-25 1500.
After collecting riches,
they returned to Lisbon
Portugal, July 20-25 1501.

Accomplishments!
Hurray for Pedro, he found
all the goods/riches needed from India. Today Brazilians
celebrate the discovery of
Brazil.

Impact!
After landing,
Pedro and the Muslims let a trading post establish but
soon where competing for competition ending with 10 boat loads of Muslims killed by Pedro and his crew.

Facts!
Pedro soon returned, then getting married with Isabel
De Castro and having
Catarina De, Leonor De,Guimor De, and Isabel De Castro
Along with Antonio and Fernao Alvares Cabral.…

WORKS CITED

• World Book- C
• www.ageofex.marinersmuseum.org
• Sweetsearch.com
• Enchantedlearning.com

WORKS CITED!

• Encylopedia Britannica
• Hutchinson unabridged Encyclopedia Cabral,Pedro Alvares (1460-1526)
• Columbia Encyclopedia- Cabral, Pedro Alvares
• The Encyclopedia of Renaissance- Cabral, Pedro Alvares (c.1467-c.1520)
• Britannica Concise Encyclopedia- Cabral, Pedro Alvares

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• www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/world
• history/pedroalvarescabral1.htm
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