1498 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 14th century – 15th century – 16th century |
| Decades: | 1460s 1470s 1480s – 1490s – 1500s 1510s 1520s |
| Years: | 1495 1496 1497 – 1498 – 1499 1500 1501 |
The year 1498 was a time of exciting discoveries and big changes around the world. Explorers like Vasco da Gama and Christopher Columbus made important voyages that connected different parts of the globe. These journeys helped people learn more about geography and led to new trade routes.
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What Happened in 1498?
Many important events took place in 1498, especially in exploration and politics. These events shaped how countries interacted and how people understood the world.
Great Voyages of Discovery
In 1498, European explorers continued to sail to new lands. Their trips changed maps and opened up new ways for people to travel and trade.
Vasco da Gama's Journey to India
The Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama made a very important trip in 1498. He was the first European to sail all the way around Africa to reach India.
- He visited places like Quelimane and Mozambique in southeastern Africa.
- On May 20, Vasco da Gama arrived at Kozhikode (also known as Calicut) in India. This was a huge moment because it created a new sea route between Europe and Asia.
Christopher Columbus Explores the Americas
Christopher Columbus also continued his voyages across the Atlantic Ocean.
- On July 31, during his third trip, Columbus discovered the island of Trinidad.
- He also landed on the continent of South America for the first time. These discoveries helped Europeans learn more about the lands in the Western Hemisphere.
Other Explorers and Expeditions
Other explorers were also busy in 1498.
- Portuguese sailors explored the coasts of what are now Tanzania and Kenya in Africa.
- The explorer John Cabot left on an expedition from which he never returned. His fate remains a mystery.
Political Changes in Europe
While explorers were busy at sea, important political events were happening in Europe.
Girolamo Savonarola's Execution
In Florence, Italy, a leader named Girolamo Savonarola was executed on May 23. He was a religious and political leader who had criticized the Pope. His execution showed the strong power of the Church and political leaders at the time.
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Maarten van Heemskerck was born on June 1.
See also
In Spanish: 1498 para niños
