Brazilian History

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  • Pedro Cabral Born
    1467

    Pedro Cabral Born

    He was born to a rich family in Belmonte, Portugal
  • Period: 1500 to

    Brazilian History: A Timeline

  • Cabral Sails from Portugal
    Mar 9, 1500

    Cabral Sails from Portugal

    He shipped out with his fleet, following De Gama's route to India.
  • Pedro Cabral claims Brazil
    Apr 22, 1500

    Pedro Cabral claims Brazil

    Explorer Pedro Cabral lands in Brazil and claims it for Portugal.
  • Storm in Cape of Good Hope
    May 29, 1500

    Storm in Cape of Good Hope

    Cabral loses four ships out of 13 in severe storm.
  • Cabral Reaches Calicut
    Sep 13, 1500

    Cabral Reaches Calicut

    There was a lot of tension and there were a lot of losses on Portuguese side.
  • Cabral Returns to Lisbon
    Jun 23, 1501

    Cabral Returns to Lisbon

    Cabral's fleet diminished to only 4 ships.
  • Pedro Cabral Dies
    1520

    Pedro Cabral Dies

    He retired to his estate and passed away.