Manuel I of Portugal
Manuel I, known as the Fortunate, presided over the golden age of Portuguese expansion: Vasco da Gama's voyage to India, Cabral's discovery of Brazil, and Albuquerque's conquests in Asia all occurred under his reign. He sponsored the distinctive Manueline architectural style that celebrated Portugal's maritime glory in stone.
- Lived: 1469 CE – 1521 CE
- Nationality: portuguese
- Roles: king, head_of_state
