Episode 2 of 2
Impact on Subsequent Diplomacy
- When
- 1517
- Where
- Portuguese administrative context
Perestrello's report on Chinese commerce was a main reason for Andrade's 1517 diplomatic mission.
Perestrello returned with profitable goods and glowing reports of commercial potential. His report was one of the main reasons Fernão Pires de Andrade decided to go to China in 1517 instead of Bengal. This mission was commissioned by Manuel I.
Sources
- Rafael Perestrello Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14
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