Events in the year 1508 in Portugal.
Incumbents King of Portugal and the Algarves: Manuel I
Events March - Battle of Chaul Afonso de Albuquerque began his term as Governor of Portuguese India. Duarte de Menezes began his term as Governor of Tangier.
Deaths March - Lourenço de Almeida, explorer and military commander (born c.1480) 18 September - Jorge da Costa, Cardinal (born 1406) Isaac Abrabanel, statesman, philosopher, Bible commentator and financier (born 1437)
See also History of Portugal (1415–1578)
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