Diogo Cão
Diogo Cão (c. 1452 – 1486), also known as Diogo Cam, was a Portuguese mariner and one of the most notable explorers of the fifteenth century. He made two voyages along the west coast of Africa in the 1480s, exploring the Congo River and the coasts of present-day Angola and Namibia.
Diogo Cão | |
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Portuguese Navigator | |
| Pronunciation | Portuguese pronunciation: [diˈoɣu ˈkɐ̃w] |
| Born | c. 1452 Vila Real, Kingdom of Portugal |
| Died | 1486 (aged around 33–34) Cape Cross, Namibia |
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Occupation(s) | Navigator and explorer |
| Known for | First European to explore the Congo River and the west coast of Africa. |
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