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When did John III of Portugal die?

  • 1550

  • 1555

  • 1557

  • 1560

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King John III of Portugal, who lived from 1502 to 1557, passed away in 1557. His rule witnessed significant Portuguese maritime exploration during the Age of Discovery, expanding the nation's influence and shaping global trade routes, particularly through Vasco da Gama's renowned voyage to India and establishing overseas territories along the African and Asian coasts.
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