Person1502–1557
John III of Portugal
King of Portugal from 1521 to 1557; in his reign the Inquisition was established in Portugal and Brazil received its first governor-general.
- Dates
- 6 June 1502 – 11 June 1557
- Events
- 1 event
- Regions
- Latin America
- In the threads
- History of Portugal since the Battle of Aljubarrota
Events
- Founding of Salvador and the Governorate General of Brazil29 March 1549 · Latin America