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What years did Afonso de Albuquerque live?
In what year did Albuquerque become viceroy of Goa?
1509
Who was the King of Portugal when Albuquerque became viceroy?
King Manuel
Who was Francisco De Almeida?
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Who was Afonso de Albuquerque?
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A viceroy rules a colony and is in control of the entire country.
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What region does South/Southeast Asia refer to in the context of Albuquerque?
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What does the term Mussulman refer to?
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What trading port on the Malaysian coast did Albuquerque conquer?
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What was Goa's significance in the Portuguese Empire?
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Who monopolized the spice trade before Albuquerque's arrival?
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What island off the coast of Iran did Albuquerque conquer?
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Albuquerque encouraged mixed marriages between his men and local women.
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What title is Afonso de Albuquerque known by?
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What religion did Albuquerque practice?
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What family member of Albuquerque was murdered by a Muslim?
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How many soldiers did Albuquerque send to attack Malacca?
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Study Notes
Afonso De Albuquerque Overview
- Lived from 1453 to 1515, playing a crucial role in Portuguese expansion in Asia.
- Appointed Viceroy of Goa in 1509, overseeing Portuguese interests in the region.
Key Figures
- King Manuel was the reigning monarch of Portugal during Albuquerque's tenure as Viceroy.
- Francisco De Almeida served as the previous Viceroy of Goa and notably imprisoned Albuquerque at one point.
Notable Achievements
- Successfully conquered several strategic locations around the Indian Ocean, enhancing Portuguese influence and trade.
- Conquered the pivotal trading port of Malacca on the Malaysian coast, a key to controlling the spice trade.
Trade and Cultural Impact
- The Spice Trade was primarily controlled by Muslims before Albuquerque's interventions.
- Encouraged mixed marriages between his soldiers and local women to facilitate relations and integration.
Geographic Focus
- The realm of Albuquerque's influence primarily included parts of South and Southeast Asia, particularly India.
- Goa emerged as the capital of the Portuguese Empire in the Indian Ocean under his administration.
- Hormuz, an island off the coast of Iran, was another significant conquest that expanded Portuguese control.
Religious Context
- Albuquerque was a devout Catholic, which influenced his policies and interactions in the region.
- His family faced hardships, including the murder of his brother by a Muslim, highlighting the tensions during this period.
Military Context
- Troops under Albuquerque's command, about 1,100 soldiers, played a pivotal role in the conquest of Malacca, showcasing Portuguese military capability.
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