Afonso De Albuquerque
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 510 years ago |
| Born | Alhandra |
| Portugal | |
| Date of died | December 16,1515 |
| Died | Velha Goa |
| India | |
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Books | The Commentaries of the great Afonso D'Alboquerque, second Viceroy of India |
| Children | Brás de Albuquerque |
| Parents | Gonçalo de Albuquerque |
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| Job | Soldier |
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| Statesperson | |
| Date of birth | January 1,1453 |
| Place of burial | Church of Our Lady of Grace, Lisbon, Portugal |
| Previous position | Governor of Portuguese India (1509–1515) |
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| ID | 502291 |
Afonso De Albuquerque Life story
Afonso de Albuquerque, 1st Duke of Goa, was a Portuguese general, admiral, and statesman. 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.