Afonso de Albuquerque
Portuguese general, admiral, and statesman (1453–1515)
1453 — 1515
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Profession
Portuguese general, admiral, and statesman (1453–1515)
Born
January 1, 1453
Died
1515 (age ~62)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
explorer
Kingdom of PortugalBorn in Freguesia de AlhandraDied in Old Goa
1453
Born in Freguesia de Alhandra (1453-01-01)
1509
PositionGovernor of Portuguese India (1509–1515)
1515
Died in Old Goa
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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.
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Who is 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.
What does the name Afonso mean?+
The name Afonso means "a male given name, feminine equivalent Afonsa, equivalent to English Alfonso or Alphonse. Etymology: From Afonso, from Alfonsus, Adephonsus, from *𐌰𐌸𐌰𐌻𐌰𐍆𐌿𐌽𐍃. Compare Alfonso.". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Afonso de Albuquerque born?+
Afonso de Albuquerque was born on January 1, 1453.
When did Afonso de Albuquerque die?+
Afonso de Albuquerque died in 1515, at approximately 62 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, feminine equivalent Afonsa, equivalent to English Alfonso or Alphonse. Etymology: From Afonso, from Alfonsus, Adephonsus, from *𐌰𐌸𐌰𐌻𐌰𐍆𐌿𐌽𐍃. Compare Alfonso.
The name Afonso is of Portuguese origin, meaning "a male given name, feminine equivalent Afonsa, equivalent to English Alfonso or Alphonse. Etymology: From Afonso, from Alfonsus, Adephonsus, from *𐌰𐌸𐌰𐌻𐌰𐍆𐌿𐌽𐍃. Compare Alfonso.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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