It would be another nine years before the value of Dias’s voyage would become manifest. As for Columbus, he sensed that João’s interest had died. He returned to lobbying the Spanish court.
“It would be another nine years before the value of Dias’s voyage would become manifest. As for Columbus, he sensed that João’s interest had died. He returned to lobbying the Spanish court.”
Reference
Crowley, Roger (2015, Sep.). “Conquerors: How Portugal Forged the First Global Empire.” Kindle Edition. Chapter 2 The Race, p 24 of 351, 8%.
