About Pêro Dias
Born 1401. Pêro Dias was a Portuguese explorer.
Pero Dias (fl. 15th century) was a Portuguese explorer of the African coast. He accompanied his brothers Bartolomeu Dias and Diogo Dias on their journey around the Cape of Good Hope in 1487/1488, having commanded the supply with his brother Diogo. His voyage's original goal, however was only to reach the Cape of Good Hope as opposed to round it; however, when his ship was caught in a storm, they were blown around the Cape to the east side of Africa. Feeling they had already gone far enough, they returned to Europe.
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Who was Pêro Dias?
Portuguese explorer
When was Pêro Dias born?
Pêro Dias was born in 1401.
What was Pêro Dias's occupation?
Pêro Dias was an explorer.
What nationality was Pêro Dias?
Pêro Dias was Portuguese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pêro Dias. https://biography.guide/pero-dias/
MLA: "Pêro Dias." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pero-dias/.
Chicago: "Pêro Dias." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pero-dias/.
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