1515 in Portugal

Events in the year 1515 in Portugal.

Incumbents

• King of Portugal and the Algarves: Manuel I

Events

• 2 February - Creation of the Count of Vimioso title of nobility.
• Creation of the Duke of Goa title.
• Afonso de Albuquerque ended his term as Governor of Portuguese India.
• Lopo Soares de Albergaria becomes Governor of Portuguese India.
• The Fort Santo Antonio was built.

Births

• 7 October - Edward of Portugal, 4th Duke of Guimarães, infante (died 1540)
• Cristóvão da Costa, doctor and natural historian (died 1594)
• Febo Moniz, nobleman

Deaths

• 10 April - Mateus Fernandes, architect
• 16 December - Afonso de Albuquerque (born 1453)

See also

• History of Portugal (1415–1578)

References