Duke of Goa

Dukedom of Goa

Parent houseVila Verde
CountryPortugal
Founded1515
FounderAfonso de Albuquerque
Final rulerBrás de Albuquerque
TitlesDuke of Goa
Deposition1581

The title Duke of Goa (Portuguese: Duque de Goa) (Konkani: Goemtchô Duque) was the first Portuguese ducal title given outside the royal family, and the first Portuguese noble title to be granted to a territory overseas, Goa, India.

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