Afonso de Albuquerque
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: Renaissance
- Categories: Government and Politics, Military History
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, Colonialism, Colonies, Settlements, Generals, Military Officers, Soldiers
- Curriculum: Renaissance History, Spanish/Portuguese History
Article abstract: Albuquerque, called “the Great” and “the Portuguese Mars,” conquered Goa in India (1510) and Malacca on the Malay Peninsula (1511), ended the Arabian trade monopoly in Asia, made Goa a center of the Portuguese colonial government and commerce in that area, and developed colonial administration using native officials. He served as the second Portuguese governor of India. His most lasting contribution was the foundation of the Portuguese colonial empire in the East.
Early Life
Afonso de Albuquerque was born the second son of...
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