On This Day

What Happened in August 1511

Historical Events

  • Aug 10 Portuguese troops occupy parts of Malacca

Victory in battleVictory in Battle

Aug 24 Afonso de Albuquerque of Portugal conquers Malacca, the capital of the Sultanate of Malacca.

Admiral and Duke of Goa Afonso de Albuquerque
Admiral and Duke of Goa
Afonso de Albuquerque

Famous Deaths

  • Aug 2 Andrew Barton, Scottish naval leader

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