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Portuguese discovery of Sao Tome and Principe
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Portuguese discovery of Sao Tome and Principe
Portuguese Colonial History Series - Explorers Joao de Santarem and Pedro Escobar discover the Island Nation of Sao Tome and Principe and claim them for Portugal in 1470. Portuguese navigators explored the islands and decided that they would be good locations for bases to trade with the mainland. Date: 1470
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1470 Colonialism Colony Discover Discovers Discovery Explorers Joao Nation Navigators Pedro Portugal Portuguese Principe Santarem Tome Escobar Pero
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This evocative print captures the moment of discovery of the island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe by Portuguese explorers João de Santarem and Pedro Escobar in 1470. The scene depicts the two intrepid navigators, clad in Portuguese attire and bearing the national flag, stepping ashore onto the pristine, sandy beach of São Tomé. The islands, located in the Gulf of Guinea off the west coast of Central Africa, had been discovered during Portugal's bold expansionist era, as the European powers raced to explore and claim new territories. The Portuguese Crown, eager to establish a presence in the region, saw the strategic value of these islands as potential bases for trade with the African mainland. The islands' lush vegetation, abundant natural resources, and favorable location made them an attractive prospect for settlement and exploration. João de Santarem and Pedro Escobar, as the first Europeans to set foot on São Tomé and Príncipe, claimed the islands for the Portuguese Kingdom. The historical significance of this moment is underscored by the prominently displayed Portuguese flag, which symbolizes the beginning of Portugal's colonial rule in the region. The print also features the flags of the African kingdoms that inhabited the islands at the time, reflecting the complex web of cultural and political interactions that characterized the early colonial period. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the rich and complex history of Portuguese colonialism in Africa and the enduring impact of European exploration on the world.
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