Paulo da Gama

Paulo da Gama (* around 1465 in Olivença ; † June or July 1499 in Angra do Heroísmo ) was a Portuguese explorer , son of Estêvão da Gama and the older brother of Vasco .

He took part in the first sea voyage from Europe to India led by his brother. He commanded the ship São Rafael , which later sank on the return voyage. The sick Paulo da Gama switched to the flagship São Gabriel . But one day after the ship reached the Azores , he died.

personal data
SURNAME	Gama, Paulo there
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	Portuguese explorer
DATE OF BIRTH	around 1465
DATE OF DEATH	June 1499 or July 1499
Place of death	Angra do Heroísmo