Afonso de Albuquerque

Portuguese admiral; Viceroy of India

Afonso de Albuquerque - Portuguese admiral; Viceroy of India
Born

1453
572 years ago

Died

December 16th, 1515
509 years ago — 62 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Portugal

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Afonso de Albuquerque served as a Portuguese admiral and the 3rd Viceroy of Portuguese India. He played a pivotal role in establishing Portuguese colonial power in the Indian Ocean during the early 16th century. His strategic military actions helped secure key locations such as Goa and Malacca, instrumental in the expansion of Portuguese influence in Asia. Albuquerque implemented policies that promoted trade and established a trade monopoly over the spice routes.

Conquered Goa and established it as a Portuguese colony

Secured Malacca, vital for trade routes

Established the first Portuguese naval dominance in the Indian Ocean

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