Nicolau Coelho (15th century/16th century), Portuguese explorer that accompanied Pedro Álvares Cabral in the discovery of Brazil in 1500, being one of the captains of the fleet. Was one of the companions of Vasco da Gama in the discovery of the sea route to India in 1498. (14th century - 15th century - 16th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 15th century was that century which lasted from 1401 to 1500. ... (15th century - 16th century - 17th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century was that century which lasted from 1501 to 1600. ... Pedro Álvares Cabral. ... 1500 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Dom Vasco da Gama (IPA: (Sines or Vidigueira, Alentejo, Portugal, c. ... 1498 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

See also

• Exploration of Asia