Gonçalo Coelho

Gonçalo Coelho
Born1451 or 1454
Died1512
OccupationNavigator

Gonçalo Coelho (fl. 1501–04) was a Portuguese explorer who belonged to a prominent family in northern Portugal. He commanded two expeditions (1501–02 and 1503–04) which explored much of the coast of Brazil.

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