João Álvares Fagundes
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João Álvares Fagundes was an explorer and ship owner from Viana do Castelo in Northern Portugal. He organized several expeditions to Newfoundland and Nova Scotia around 1520–1521. Wikipedia
Born: 1460, Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Died: December 1522 (age 62 years)
Nationality: Portuguese
Known for: Expeditions to Newfoundland and Nova Scotia