About Paulo da Gama
Lived 1465 – 1499 (aged 33–34). Paulo da Gama was an explorer and sailor.
Paulo da Gama (; – June or July 1499) was a Portuguese explorer, son of Estêvão da Gama and Isabel Sodré, and the older brother of Vasco da Gama.
He was a member of the first voyage from Europe to India, led by his brother, commanding the ship São Rafael, which would be later scuttled in the return trip. Paulo da Gama joined the São Gabriel. His brother brought him to the Terceira Island of the Azores and stayed with him until his death, before he returned to Portugal in September 1499. Paulo da Gama is buried in the monastery of São Francisco in the city of Angra do Heroísmo.
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Who was Paulo da Gama?
Portuguese explorer
When was Paulo da Gama born?
Paulo da Gama was born in 1465 in Olivenza.
When did Paulo da Gama die?
Paulo da Gama died in 1499 in Angra do Heroísmo.
What was Paulo da Gama's occupation?
Paulo da Gama was an explorer and sailor.
What nationality was Paulo da Gama?
Paulo da Gama's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Portugal.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paulo da Gama. https://biography.guide/paulo-da-gama/
MLA: "Paulo da Gama." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paulo-da-gama/.
Chicago: "Paulo da Gama." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paulo-da-gama/.
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