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Tristão da Cunha (sometimes spelled
Tristão d'Acunha) (c.
1460 – c.
1540) was a Portuguese explorer and naval commander. His name has been anglicized as
Tristan da Cunha in the name of the group of remote islands in the south Atlantic Ocean, 2816 km (1750 miles) from South Africa.
Cunha was born in
Portugal, c. 1460. He was nominated as first
viceroy of
Portuguese India in 1504, but didn't take up this post owing to temporary blindness.
The 1506 voyage
In 1506 he became commander of a fleet of 15 ships which operated on the east coast of
Africa and off India.
Afonso de Albuquerque was in charge of a squadron in this fleet and subsequently detached his squadron under secret royal orders to attack the island of
Ormuz.
After discovering
the islands which now bear his name, Cunha landed in
Madagascar. He subsequently visited
Mozambique,
Brava (where he reduced
Arab power), and
Socotra (which he conquered). He also distinguished himself in
India in various actions.
His return to Europe
After his return to Europe, he served as ambassador to
Pope Leo X in 1514 to pay homage for the new conquests of Portugal. He later became a member of the Portuguese
privy council.
Even though he didn't become viceroy of India, his son,
Nuno da Cunha, became the 9th Governor of India in 1538.
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