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Monument to Joao Aftonso de Aveiro in Aveiro, Portugal. #234684013
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Pictured is a monument to Joao Afonso de Aveiro in Aveiro, Portugal. He was a Portuguese pilot from Aveiro active in the 15th century. He explored the Formoso River, resulting in the discovery of the kingdom of Benin, in Guinea. He established trading posts in Benin and gave King Joao II information about Prestes Joao das Indias.
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