Alfonso de Albuquerque

GPTKB entity

Statements (44)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historical figure
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Portuguese_Empire
gptkb:Age_of_Discovery
gptkbp:born March 24, 1453
gptkbp:children gptkb:Afonso_de_Albuquerque,_the_Younger
gptkbp:contribution conquest_of_Goa
establishment_of_a_Portuguese_presence_in_the_Indian_Ocean
gptkbp:died December 16, 1515
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Alfonso de Albuquerque
gptkbp:influenced Portuguese_naval_strategy
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Henry_the_Navigator
gptkbp:knownFor expansion_of_the_Portuguese_Empire
gptkbp:nationality Portuguese
gptkbp:notableBattle gptkb:Siege_of_Malacca
Battle of Diu
gptkbp:notableEvent establishing trade routes
developing naval tactics
inspiring future explorers
establishing diplomatic relations with local rulers
creating a maritime empire
creating a model for colonial administration
developing the concept of a naval base
establishing a legacy in maritime history
establishing a legacy of exploration and conquest
establishing a network of alliances
expanding the use of gunpowder in naval warfare
promoting intercontinental trade
writing military treatises
increasing_Portuguese_influence_in_the_Persian_Gulf
capturing_Hormuz
conquering_the_Maldives
contributing_to_the_rise_of_European_colonialism
defeating_the_Ottoman_Empire_in_naval_battles
establishing_a_fort_in_Cochin
expansion_into_the_Spice_Trade
influencing_European_exploration
influencing_the_course_of_Indian_history
promoting_Christianity_in_Asia
strengthening_Portuguese_naval_power
gptkbp:occupation military commander
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Francisco_de_Almeida
gptkbp:role gptkb:Governor_of_Portuguese_India
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Beatriz_de_Albuquerque
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Lourenço_de_Almeida