Alfonso de Albuquerque

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Alfonso de Albuquerque (1453-1515): "A Portuguese fidalgo, or nobleman, a naval general officer whose military and administrative activities conquered and established the Portuguese colonial empire in the Indian ocean. Generally considered as a world conquest military genius by means of his successful strategy, he was created first "Duke of Goa" by king Manuel I of Portugal shortly before his death, being the first Portuguese duke not of the royal family" ...

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Melaka and George Town
Melaka and George Town
Malaysia
Inscribed: 2008
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Melaka, Aug 24 1511 After A 1 Month Battle
Churches and Convents of Goa
Churches and Convents of Goa
India
Inscribed: 1986
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Captured It Twice From The Sultan Of Bijapur. First In March 1510 But Had To Withdraw After 3 Months. Recaptured It With Indian Allies Later In The Year -Massacred Every Muslim Man, Woman And Child. The "Church Of Our Lady Of The Rosary" Was Said To Have Been Built In Thanks For His Victory!
Socotra Archipelago
Socotra Archipelago
Yemen
Inscribed: 2008
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Captured It (In A Joint Action With Tristao Da Cunha) In 1507