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Sebastian of Portugal
ModernEmperorPortugal1554 — 1578
Portuguese king who died in battle leading to the Iberian Union.
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Quick Facts
Born
1554
Died
1578
Country
Portugal
Era
Modern
Occupation
Emperor
Score Overview
Military (10%)10
Political (20%)28
Influence (20%)50
Legacy (20%)40
Leadership (15%)38
Strategy (15%)25
Total Score36.0
Sebastian of Portugal — Complete Timeline
1557 AD
Accession to the thronePolitical Action◆ Major
Sebastian became King of Portugal at age three after the death of his grandfather John III. His minority was marked by regencies, and he later ruled personally from 1568.
SuccessionRegencyMonarchy
Impact: national
1578 AD
Expedition to MoroccoWar◆ Major
Sebastian led a large Portuguese army to Morocco to support a deposed sultan. The campaign was poorly planned and ended in disaster.
ExpeditionMoroccoCrusade
Impact: regional
Battle of Alcácer QuibirWar
Sebastian's army was annihilated at the Battle of Alc
BattleDeathDisaster
Impact: globaltragic
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
7
Tactics
7
Battles
7
Army Scale
6
War Impact
7
Political
Governance
7
Reform
7
Stability
7
Policy
8
Power
8
Influence
History
8
Global
8
Culture
8
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
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