Bartholomeu Dias

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:explorer
gptkbp:born c. 1450
gptkbp:crew_capacity about 3 ships
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired future generations of explorers
gptkbp:died May 24, 1500
gptkbp:economic_impact European trade with Asia
gptkbp:expedition 1487
voyage to the Cape of Good Hope
1487-1488 voyage
gptkbp:famous_for gptkb:Cape_of_Good_Hope
navigating uncharted waters
exploring the coast of Africa
opening new trade routes
gptkbp:first_to_sail around the Cape of Good Hope
gptkbp:historical_achievement recognized as a pioneer of exploration
gptkbp:historical_figure important figure in maritime history
gptkbp:historical_impact expanded European knowledge of Africa
gptkbp:historical_legacy considered a key figure in the Age of Discovery
gptkbp:historical_period 15th century
gptkbp:historical_significance opened sea trade routes to Asia
gptkbp:hobby exploration of the Indian Ocean
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bartholomeu Dias
gptkbp:influenced subsequent Portuguese explorers
gptkbp:influenced_navigation advancements in navigation techniques
gptkbp:is_explored_in gptkb:Cape_of_Good_Hope
gptkb:Age_of_Discovery
maritime exploration
find a sea route to India
established a sea route to the East
inspired later expeditions to India
sailing along the coast
significant impact on global trade
gptkbp:legacy paved the way for future explorers
gptkbp:mentor gptkb:Prince_Henry_the_Navigator
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Portuguese
gptkbp:navigation_system caravel
gptkbp:notable_achievement first European to sail around the southern tip of Africa
mapping the African coast
gptkbp:notable_contributor influenced maritime exploration
established Portuguese dominance in maritime trade
gptkbp:notable_event discovery of the Cape of Good Hope
gptkbp:notable_for his navigational skills
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:navigation
gptkbp:place_of_birth gptkb:Portugal
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Angola
gptkbp:route sea route to India
southern coast of Africa
gptkbp:significant_event discovery of the sea route to India
gptkbp:sponsored_by gptkb:King_John_II_of_Portugal
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Vasco_da_Gama
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dias_Museum_Complex
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7