About Lopo Vaz de Sampaio
Lived 1480 – 1534 (aged 53–54). Lopo Vaz de Sampaio was an explorer and politician.
Lopo Vaz de Sampaio was the 6th Governor of Portuguese India from 1526 to 1529. He was also the captain of Vasco da Gama, a famous Portuguese explorer. During 1528–29, Lopo Vaz de Sampaio seized the fort of Mahim from the Gujarat Sultanate, when the King was at war with Nizam-ul-mulk, the emperor of Chaul, a town south of Bombay.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lopo Vaz de Sampaio?
Portuguese colonial governor
When was Lopo Vaz de Sampaio born?
Lopo Vaz de Sampaio was born in 1480 in Carrazeda de Ansiães.
When did Lopo Vaz de Sampaio die?
Lopo Vaz de Sampaio died in 1534 in Lisbon.
What was Lopo Vaz de Sampaio's occupation?
Lopo Vaz de Sampaio was an explorer and politician.
What nationality was Lopo Vaz de Sampaio?
Lopo Vaz de Sampaio's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Portugal, Portuguese People.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lopo Vaz de Sampaio. https://biography.guide/lopo-vaz-de-sampaio/
MLA: "Lopo Vaz de Sampaio." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lopo-vaz-de-sampaio/.
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