Pedro Antonio de Alvares Cabral

Pedro Álvares Cabral was a Portuguese explorer and navigator who is credited with discovering Brazil in 1500 during a voyage to India. As the leader of a fleet of ships, he was sailing westward across the Atlantic when he unexpectedly landed on the coast of present-day Brazil. His discovery expanded Portugal’s claims in the New World and contributed to the Age of Exploration. Cabral played an important role in establishing Portuguese influence in South America and was appointed governor of the new territory. His expedition marked a significant moment in global exploration and colonial history.