Afonso de Albuquerque
Historical Figure

Afonso de Albuquerque

Portuguese general and conquistador (1453–1515)

About Afonso de Albuquerque

Afonso de Albuquerque, 1st Duke of Goa, was a Portuguese general, admiral, statesman, and conquistador. He served as viceroy of Portuguese India from 1509 to 1515, during which he expanded Portuguese influence across the Indian Ocean and built a reputation as a fierce and skilled military commander.Wikipedia ↗

Associated Events

Colonialism1415 CE – 1999 CE

Portuguese Empire

The first global maritime empire, Portugal established trade posts and colonies spanning four continents for nearly 600 years, beginning with the capture of Ceuta in North Africa (1415) and ending with the handover of Macau (1999).