पुर्तगाली साम्राज्य
Also known as Portuguese Overseas, Portuguese Colonial Empire
all overseas territories administered by Portugal from the 15th to the 20th century
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The Portuguese Empire was a global empire centered in Portugal that lasted from 1415 to 1999, making it one of the longest-lasting empires in history. It matters because during nearly six centuries, Portugal established colonies and trading posts across Africa, Asia, and South America, which significantly shaped global trade, politics, and culture.
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Wikidata facts
- Official name
- Império Português
- Area
- 10400000
- Image
- Rua Direita na Cidade de Goa.jpg
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- inception
- 1415-08-21
- dissolved, abolished or demolished date
- 1999-12-20
- Commons category
- Portuguese Empire
- Commons gallery
- Império Português
- Gregorian calendar start date
- 1582-10-15
- native label
- Império Colonial Português
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1415 establishments in Europe1415 establishments in Portugal1415 establishments in the Portuguese Empire1999 disestablishments in Europe1999 disestablishments in Portugal1999 disestablishments in the Portuguese Empire2nd millennium in PortugalEarly modern history of PortugalFormer Christian statesFormer empiresFormer transcontinental empires