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Which explorer contributed to the establishment of portuguese colonies in africa and india?

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The Portuguese explorer who played an important role in establishing Portuguese colonies off the coast of Africa and India was Vasco da Gama (1460-1524). Da Gama made voyages to the Cape of Good Hope, Mozambique, Mombasa, Malindi, and Calicut.

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