# Álvaro Velho

> Álvaro Velho was a Portuguese sailor or soldier who took part in the first Portuguese expedition by sea to India, led by Vasco da Gama in 1497.

*Portuguese writer who participated as a sailor or soldier in the expedition of discovery of sea route to India led by Vasco da Gama in 1497*

**Canonical URL:** https://fame.am/person/alvaro-velho

## Identity
- **Profile type:** Historical Figure ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2798645))
- **Category:** Historical Figures
- **Born:** 1500
- **Died:** 1600
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Álvaro Velho was a Portuguese sailor or soldier who took part in the first Portuguese expedition by sea to India, led by Vasco da Gama in 1497.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 36.5

## Sources
- [Álvaro Velho](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%81lvaro_Velho)
- [Álvaro Velho](https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%81lvaro_Velho)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8076775)

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