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Antoniotto Usodimare
Portuguese explorer · Portugal · On the map · Historical Figures · Lived 1416 to 1461 · aged 45
Antoniotto Usodimare or Usus di Mare (1416-1462) was a Genoese trader and explorer in the service of the Portuguese Prince Henry the Navigator. Jointly with Alvise Cadamosto, Usodimare discovered a great stretch of the West African coast in two known voyages in 1455 and 1456.
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A typical day, 30 days to 1 November 2026
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About this person
They notably discovered the Cape Verde islands, and the Guinea coast from the Gambia River to the Geba River.
Country
Portugal
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1416 to 1461 · aged 45
