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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Bartolomeu Dias

For Students 4th - 8th
Bartolomeu Dias, Dias also spelled Diaz (born c. 1450-died May 29, 1500, at sea, near Cape of Good Hope), Portuguese navigator and explorer who led the first European expedition to round the Cape of Good Hope (1488), opening the sea...
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Soylent Communications

Notable Names Database|nndb: Bartholomew Diaz (Bartolomeu Dias)

For Students 9th - 10th
Fifteenth century Portuguese explorer, Bartholomew Diaz (Bartolomeu Dias), known for discovering the Cape of Good Hope, is featured in this biography.
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University of Calgary

The Sea Route to India & Vasco Da Gama

For Students 9th - 10th
This very informative site discusses the sea route to India used by Bartolomeu Dias (1457-1500) and Vasco da Gama (1469-1524). Animated maps show the routes. Click on "Proceed with Tutorial" at the bottom of the page to read more about...
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Walled Lake Consolidated Schools

Look Lake Elementary School: Bartolommeu Diaz

For Students 3rd - 8th
Bartolommeu Dias (1450?-1500), also spelled Diaz, was a Portuguese sea captain and explorer. His discovery of a sailing route around Africa helped establish travel between Europe and Asia.