| Vasco was 64 and living at his house, in Portugal with his wife, Cateriana De Ataide, and his six sons. In 1524, King John ||| named him viceroy to India. Vasco Da Gama had planned to settle down and enjoy his retirement in Portugal, but that all changed. He had to go to India to make sure everything was running well, on the way to India Da Gama became ill. Vasco Da Gama died in India shortly after arrival on december 24, 1524. He was buried in India. Later on in 1539, his remains were buried in a chapel in Vidigueira, Portugal. |