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Portugal / India: Francisco de Almeida, first viceroy of India,1503.

Francisco de Almeida, also known as ‘Great Dom Francisco’ (c. 1450— 1510), was a Portuguese nobleman, soldier and explorer. He distinguished himself as a counsellor to King John II of Portugal and later in the wars against the Moors and in the conquest of Granada in 1492. In 1503, he was appointed as the first governor and viceroy of the Portuguese State of India. Almeida is credited with establishing Portuguese hegemony in the Indian Ocean, with his victory at the naval Battle of Diu in 1509. Before Almeida could return to Portugal, he lost his life in 1510.
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Portugal / India: Francisco de Almeida, first viceroy of India,1503.
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Francisco de Almeida, also known as ‘Great Dom Francisco’ (c. 1450— 1510), was a Portuguese nobleman, soldier and explorer. He distinguished himself as a counsellor to King John II of Portugal and later in the wars against the Moors and in the conquest of Granada in 1492. In 1503, he was appointed as the first governor and viceroy of the Portuguese State of India. Almeida is credited with establishing Portuguese hegemony in the Indian Ocean, with his victory at the naval Battle of Diu in 1509. Before Almeida could return to Portugal, he lost his life in 1510.
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3288 x 5320 px | 50.0 MB
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27.8 x 45.0 cm | 11.0 x 17.7 in (300 dpi)
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