Gil Eanes

Gil Eannes
Born
Lagos, Kingdom of Portugal
Other namesEannes, Gilianez
OccupationsNavigator and explorer
Known forFirst person to sail beyond Cape Bojador

Gil Eanes (or Eannes, in the old Portuguese spelling; Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈʒil iˈɐnɨʃ]) was a 15th-century Portuguese navigator and explorer.

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