Bartolomeu was born 1450 in Algarve, Portugal and he died in 1500 at the cape of good hope. He had 2 siblings and 2 children. His siblings were Diogo Dias and Pero Dias. His children were Antonio Dias and Samao Dias. He had only 1 job in his early years and that was a sailor. In his later years he opened a gold trade.

         The man who sent Bartolomeu was King Manuel the 1st of Portugal. The King sent him in the court of Joao The 2nd in 1486. He was sent in the ship Sao Cristovao. The purpose of Bartolomeu being sent was to get spices from Asia. In the process of doing so, he opened a sea route from Europe to Asia. We still use that sea route today to get spices from Asia.

       All of Bartolomeu’s discoveries are The Cape of Good Hope, Elmina Castle, The Waluis Bay, Ocean Gyre, Mossel Bay, Kwaaihoek, The Passage Around Southern Africa and that's all!

          The life of Bartolomeu Dias was an interesting story, and he had an impact on Europe. He made some discoveries and people settled in some of them. He was good man and he made an impact on everyone, including me (Not much as other people though). He opened routes, discovered new settlements, and even had a family. In conclusion Bartolomeu had a good life and we thank him to this day for what he has done for us.

 Ferdinand Magellan was born in the year of 1480 in Sabrosa Portugal. He worked in Portuguese for the Queen. He had wealthy parents and family. Ferdinand served as a page in the royal court. When the king of Portugal refused to give him an increase in his pay he offered his services to the king of Spain.

Ferdinand was a determined explorer who discovered what is now known as the Strait of Magellan and became the first European to cross the Pacific ocean. He was on route for several months. Ferdinand Magellan set out from Spain in 1519 fleet of five ships to discover a western sea route to the Spice Islands. There were 250 men that sailed with Ferdinand on the expedition to sail to Spain. Ferdinand died on April 27,1521 in Mactan, Philippines.  Before he died he wrote a journal that told about the expedition. The exploration created a map that was called Magellan’s voyage around the world. 

Inclusion, Ferdinand is a determined man that sailed for both Portugal and Spain in the early years of 1500s. He was a very strict commander. He severely punished sailors who led revolt against him.

In conclusion leif ericson was brave and cool he travel seas and founded islands north america and spread christand though iceland to but all explorers journey has to end throughout their lives.