Which explorer was the first to round the Cape of Good Hope in 1488?

Bartholomew Diaz was the first explorer to successfully round the Cape of Good Hope in 1488. This significant achievement opened a new maritime route to the east and marked a critical moment in the Age of Exploration. Diaz's expedition aimed to find a sea route to India and expand trade opportunities for Portugal. When he reached the southern tip of Africa, he initially named it the Cape of Storms due to the turbulent seas, but it was later renamed the Cape of Good Hope to reflect the optimism about the sea route to India.

This accomplishment laid the groundwork for subsequent explorers, including Vasco da Gama, who would later follow Diaz and reach India by sea, thereby establishing a direct trade route that significantly impacted European and Indian commerce. The roles of the other explorers listed do not pertain to the first rounding of the Cape of Good Hope; they were involved in other critical discoveries and conquests in the Age of Exploration.