1492 King John II of Portugal sent Vasco da Gama to Setubal, on the Lisbon coast, to seize French ships in retaliation for French raids against Portuguese ships.Vasco da Gama was well educated as befitted his status and would have been taught several languages, physics, geometry, mathematics and astronomy.He came from a noble Portuguese family and his father was a distinguished soldier who attended the Portuguese court.Vasco da Gama was born in Sines, Province of Alemtejo, Portugal.The following are additional facts and a timeline about the life and history of Vasco da Gama: Facts, Timeline & History about the life of Vasco da Gama - Explorer and Navigator
