Afonso Afonso de Sousa
Portuguese explorer
1500 — 1571
Quick Facts
Profession
Portuguese explorer
Born
January 1, 1500
Died
1571 (age ~71)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
politician, explorer
Kingdom of PortugalBorn in Vila ViçosaDied in Lisbon
1500
Born in Vila Viçosa (1500-01-01)
1542
PositionGovernor of Portuguese India (1542–1545)
1571
Died in Lisbon
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Afonso Afonso de Sousa?+
Afonso Afonso de Sousa is Portuguese explorer. Born in 1500.
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 Afonso de Sousa born?+
Afonso Afonso de Sousa was born on January 1, 1500.
When did Afonso Afonso de Sousa die?+
Afonso Afonso de Sousa died in 1571, at approximately 71 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.
Other famous people named Afonso
Afonso — January 1, 1500
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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