Gomes de Sequeira
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Gomes de Sequeira was a Portuguese
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 explorer in the early 16th century.

It has been suggested by some historians that Gomes de Sequeira may have sailed to the northeast coast of Australia as part of his explorations, although this is highly disputed.

See also

  • Theory of Portuguese discovery of Australia
    Theory of Portuguese discovery of Australia
    Although most historians hold that the European discovery of Australia began in 1606 with the voyage of the Dutch navigator Willem Janszoon on board the Duyfken, a theory exists that a Portuguese expedition arrived in Australia between 1521 and 1524...

  • History of Australia before 1901
  • Portugal - The Portuguese discoveries
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