Tristão da Cunha
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This article is about the Portuguese explorer. For the island named after him, see Tristan da Cunha.
Tristão da Cunha (sometimes misspelled Tristão d'Acunha; Portuguese pronunciation: [tɾiʃˈtɐ̃w dɐ ˈkuɲɐ]; c. 1460 – c. 1540) was a Portuguese explorer and naval commander. In 1499, he served as ambassador from King Manuel I of Portugal to Pope Leo X, leading a luxurious embassy presenting in Rome the new conquests of Portugal. He later became a member of the Portuguese privy council.
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Tristão da Cunha | |
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Born | c. 1460 |
Died | c. 1540 (aged 79–80) Kingdom of Portugal |
Nationality | Portuguese |
Occupation(s) | Naval commander, explorer and ambassador |
Children | Nuno da Cunha |
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