Fernão Gomes
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Fernão Gomes was a Portuguese merchant and explorer from Lisbon. In 1469, Afonso V, King of Portugal granted him a monopoly over trade in part of the Gulf of Guinea. Under the contract, Gomes was to explore 100 leagues of the coast of Africa per year, for five years.[1] He discovered Elmina in 1471,[2] where a castle (Elmina Castle) and city were later built around the gold mining industry.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Thorn, Rob. Discoveries After Prince Henry. Retrieved on 2006-12-24.
- ^ Semedo, J, de Matos. O Contrato de Fernão Gomes (Portuguese). Retrieved on 2006-12-24.
- ^ Elmina Castle. Government of Ghana. Retrieved on 2006-12-24.
[edit] Further reading
- History of the Portuguese Expansion, the Formation of the Empire (1415-1570)
