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1508 in Portugal

Explore 2 historical events and records for Portugal in 1508.

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Historical records for Portugal in 1508

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1508

Battle of Chaul

Almeida, Francisco de · Chaul · Viceroy of India · Warfare / Military

A naval battle between the Portuguese and an Egyptian Mamluk fleet ending with a Mamluk victory

1508

Death of Lourenco de Almeida

Almeida, Lourenco de · Viceroy of India · Warfare / Military

Death of Lourenco de Almeida

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