Jorge Álvares
Male, Deceased Person
– 1521
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Who was Jorge Álvares?
Jorge Álvares is credited as the first European explorer to have reached China and Hong Kong by sea.
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- Also known as
- Jorge Alvares
- Nationality
- Portugal
- Kingdom of Portugal
- Died
- Jul 8, 1521
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on July 23, 2013
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