Diogo Cão, also known as Diogo Cam, was a Portuguese mariner and one of the most notable explorers of the fifteenth century. He made two voyages along the west coast of Africa in the 1480s, exploring the Congo River and the coasts of present-day... Wikipedia
Born: 1452, Vila Real, Portugal
Children: André Afonso Cão, Pedro Cão, Manuel Cão, and more
Nationality: Portuguese
Known for: First European to explore the Congo River and the west coast of Africa
Pronunciation: Portuguese pronunciation
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