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Arrival at Malindi
- When
- 14 April 1498
- Where
- Malindi, Kenya
Da Gama arrived at Malindi on 14 April 1498 after leaving hostile Mombasa.
Vasco da Gama continued north from Mombasa, arriving at the friendlier port of Malindi on 14 April 1498. The local leaders were in conflict with those of Mombasa, making them more receptive to the Portuguese presence.
Sources
- Vasco da Gama Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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