Garcia de Sá
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Garcia de Sá (Porto, 1486 – Goa, 13 June 1549) was a Portuguese nobleman, soldier (military officer), explorer, fidalgo of the Royal Household, who was the 14th ruler of Portuguese India as governor from June 1548 to 13 of June 1549.[1]
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Garcia de Sá | |
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Governor of Portuguese India | |
In office June 6, 1548 (1548-06-06) – June 13, 1549 (1549-06-13) | |
Monarch | John III of Portugal |
Preceded by | João de Castro |
Succeeded by | Jorge Cabral |
Personal details | |
Born | 1486 Porto |
Died | 13 June 1549 (aged 62–63) Goa |
Nationality | Portuguese |
Occupation | Soldier (military officer), explorer, fidalgo of the Royal Household, Governor of Portuguese India |
Known for | Establishment of Portuguese naval hegemony in the Indian Ocean. |
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