Events in the year 1515 in Portugal.

Incumbents King of Portugal and the Algarves: Manuel I

Events 2 February - Creation of the Count of Vimioso title of nobility. Creation of the Duke of Goa title. Afonso de Albuquerque ended his term as Governor of Portuguese India. Lopo Soares de Albergaria becomes Governor of Portuguese India. The Fort Santo Antonio was built.

Births 7 October - Edward of Portugal, 4th Duke of Guimarães, infante (died 1540) Cristóvão da Costa, doctor and natural historian (died 1594) Febo Moniz, nobleman

Deaths 10 April - Mateus Fernandes, architect 16 December - Afonso de Albuquerque (born 1453)

See also History of Portugal (1415–1578)

References