About Diogo da Rocha
Diogo da Rocha was an explorer.
Diogo da Rocha was a captain who sailed for the Portuguese. He is credited as being the first to encounter the islands of Ulithi and Yap, reportedly encountering both islands in 1526.
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Who was Diogo da Rocha?
Portuguese sailor
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Diogo da Rocha was an explorer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Diogo da Rocha. https://biography.guide/diogo-da-rocha/
MLA: "Diogo da Rocha." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/diogo-da-rocha/.
Chicago: "Diogo da Rocha." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/diogo-da-rocha/.
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