Gil Eannes Passes the Point of No Return at Cape Bojador—And Inaugurates a New Era in Exploration
Overview
The name of Gil Eannes is hardly a household word; nor is that of the place associated...
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Gil Eannes
fl. 1433-1445
Portuguese Explorer
Viewed purely in geographical terms, Gil Eannes's 1434 rounding of west Africa's Cape Bojador was a small achievement. From a psychological s...
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Gil Eannes Passes the Point of No Return at Cape Bojador-And Inaugurates a New Era in Exploration