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The Explorer Pedro Cabral

The Explorer Pedro Cabral. By: Adrienne and Everett. Background Information. Pedro Cabral was born in 1467 and died in 1530. He was Portuguese. He was educated at the royal court and became a nobleman and a member of the king’s court. Purpose of Expedition.

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The Explorer Pedro Cabral

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  1. The Explorer Pedro Cabral By: Adrienne and Everett

  2. Background Information • Pedro Cabral was born in 1467 and died in 1530. • He was Portuguese. • He was educated at the royal court and became a nobleman and a member of the king’s court.

  3. Purpose of Expedition Vasco Da Gama returned from his expedition to India and the king was eager to sent out Pedro Cabral to India for the riches. Pedro Cabral had probably never sailed a ship before but the king trusted him. He was sponsored by King Manuel the first and was given 13 ships. His crew included experienced Nicholas Coelho and Diego and Bartholomew Diaz all of who were in charge of a ship.

  4. Route of Expedition • Pedro Cabral planned to follow the same route to India as Vasco Da Gama. • As instructed the fleet sailed southwest and passed the Canary and Cape Verde islands. The sailors hoped for winds that would carry them around the Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of Africa. However, the fleet sailed off course, probably because of the weather. • They spotted land and headed for it. Pedro Cabral named it Island of the True Cross and the named was later changed to Brazil. He claimed it for Portugal.

  5. Hardships Faced • Rounding the Cape of Good Hope on their way to India the fleet were caught in bad weather and were blown off course. On their way back to Portugal the fleet was caught in a storm where four vessels were lost and one landed in Madagascar.

  6. Historical Contributions • Pedro Cabral helped in expanding Portugal by claiming Brazil for them. • He also brought back riches from India.

  7. Other Notable Occurrences • King Manuel was so pleased with Pedro Cabral he told him to prepare for a return trip. • For eight months he worked, but at the last minute Vasco da Gama, who was superior in rank, decided he would take over this expedition. • Cabral retired from the sea, married, had six children, and in 1530 he died at the age of sixty-three.

  8. Bibliography • Fritz, Jean. Around the World in a Hundred Years. Toronto: Scholastic Inc., 1994. Print. • Hynson, Colin. Magellan and The Exploration of South America.Toronto: Scholastic Inc., 1994. Print. • www.worldbookonline.com • www.taste-of –india.biz • www.canadianencyclopidia.com

  9. Quiz • Where did he get blown of course? • Who sent him out on the expedition? • Who’s route was he following Cape of Good Hope Canary and Cape Verde Islands King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella King Manuel the first Vasco Da Gama Bartholomew Diaz

  10. Correct • Good Job!!! Back to Quiz

  11. Incorrect • Too Bad. Back to Quiz

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