Gomes de Sequeira was a Portuguese explorer in the early 1500s. ---- Events and Trends Leonardo da Vinci paints the Mona Lisa Spanish arrive in present-day Gulf of Mexico External links 1500-1524 Events 1500-1509 Events Categories: 1500s ...

It has been suggested by some historians that Gomes de Sequeira may have sailed to the northeast coast of Australia as part of his explorations, although this is highly disputed.

See also

• Theory of Portuguese discovery of Australia
• History of Australia before 1901
• Portugal - The Portuguese discoveries

// Prehistory and aboriginal legends Humans first arrived in Australia through Indonesia and New Guinea, either by paddling canoes across the Timor Sea or by crossing a land bridge across what is now Torres Strait, between New Guinea and Australia. ... Motto: none Anthem: A Portuguesa Capital Lisbon (Lisboa) Largest city Lisbon Official language(s) Portuguese 1 Government President Prime Minister Parliamentary democracy Aníbal Cavaco Silva José Sócrates Formation Independence Recognized 868 June 24, 1128 October 5, 1143 Area  - Total    - Water (%)   92,391 km² (111th) 35,672 sq mi...

External links

• Essay: The Portuguese were the first to discover the East Coast of Australia