Birthdate: 1453 AD
Birthplace: Vila Franca de Xira
Died: December 16, 1515
Afonso de Albuquerque, a Portuguese general, admiral, and statesman, served as viceroy of Portuguese India from 1509 to 1515. He is renowned for his military prowess and strategic vision, which enabled the expansion of Portuguese influence in the Indian Ocean. Albuquerque established a Portuguese Asian empire with a focus on combating Islam, spreading Christianity, and securing the lucrative spice trade. Through successful campaigns in the Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf, and India, he captured key territories such as Goa and Malacca. His leadership laid the foundation for the global expansion of the Portuguese Empire, fostering diplomatic relations with various kingdoms and facilitating European trade with Ming China.
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