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Discovery of Diego Garcia
- When
- 1512
- Where
- Diego Garcia
Pedro Mascarenhas becomes the first European to discover Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean.
During his 1512 expedition, Mascarenhas reached the island of Diego Garcia. Sources identify him as the first European to discover this specific island in the Indian Ocean, establishing a key point in the region's exploration history.
Sources
- Pedro Mascarenhas Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-09
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