Historedia
Person

Francisco de Almeida

Events
2
Episodes
2
Years
1505

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Francisco de Almeida, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Portuguese sack of Kilwa Kisiwani

    1505

    Role: Portuguese Viceroy and Commander

    1. July 1505 · Kilwa KisiwaniSiege and Sack of Kilwa

      Portuguese forces attacked and destroyed Kilwa Kisiwani in July 1505, burning the city to the ground.

  2. Vasco da Gama Establishes Fortress at Kochi

    1505

    Role: Viceroy of India

    1. 25 March 1505 · UnknownAppointment of Almeida

      Francisco de Almeida was appointed Viceroy of India in 1505, tasked with establishing four forts on the coast.

Sources

  1. Francisco de Almeida Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-09
  2. Portuguese India Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17