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1) Vasco da Gama linked Europe and Asia through an ocean route for the first time.
2) His discovery is considered a milestone in world history.
3) He led the Portuguese expedition to India.
4) He was the first known European to visit Mombasa.
5) He was the first european to reach india by sea.
6) His expedition to india and back to portugal was the longest ever ocean voyage till then.
7) His discovery led to drastic expansion of the portuguese economy.
8) He was given the title of admiral of the seas of arabia, persia, india and all of the orient.
9) He was the 6th governor of the portuguese state of india.
10) He is among the most prominent figures in the history of exploration.
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