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Diogo Cao (ca. 1452-1486)
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Diogo Cao (ca. 1452-1486)
Diogo Cao (ca. 1452-1486). Portuguese navigator, discoverer of the mouth of the Congo river. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre. Historia de los Trabajos y Exploraciones Verificados (The Congo and the Founding of its Free State. A Story of Work and Exploration), by Henry M. Stanley. Edited in Barcelona, ca. 1890. Spain
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1. Title: Discovering the Mouth of the Congo River: Diogo Cão, a 15th Century Portuguese Navigator Diogo Cão (ca. 1452-1486), a renowned Portuguese navigator, is depicted in this engraving from the late 19th century publication "El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre. Historia de los Trabajos y Exploraciones Verificados" (The Congo and the Founding of its Free State. A Story of Work and Exploration). Born around 1452, Cão played a significant role in the European exploration and colonization of the African continent. Cão's most notable achievement was his discovery of the mouth of the Congo River in 1482, marking a major milestone in the European quest for new trade routes and territorial expansion. The Congo River, the second-largest river in Africa, is home to a vast and rich hinterland, making it an essential strategic and economic prize for European powers. This engraving, produced in Barcelona around 1890, captures Cão's likeness as a man of the sea, with a determined expression and a cap adorned with the cross of the Order of Christ, to which he belonged. The image underscores the explorer's European heritage and his role as a pioneer in the Age of Discovery. The 15th and 16th centuries marked a pivotal period in the history of Africa, as European powers sought to expand their influence and knowledge of the vast African continent. Diogo Cão's discovery of the Congo River was a crucial step in this process, opening up new opportunities for exploration, trade, and ultimately, the establishment of European kingdoms in Africa. This engraving serves as a testament to Cão's achievements and the profound impact of European exploration on the African continent. It is a reminder of the complex and interconnected history of Africa and Europe, shaped by the interplay of exploration, trade, and political power.
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