Manuel I

British  

/ maˈnwel /

noun

1. called the Fortunate. 1469–1521, king of Portugal (1495–1521); his reign saw the discovery of Brazil and the beginning of Portuguese trade with India and the East

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Example Sentences

Manuel: I think that it empowers what we do.

From Washington Post • Feb. 1, 2022

When King Manuel I sought to marry the daughter of Ferdinand and Isabella, however, Spain's fervently Catholic monarchs told Manuel that he would have to get rid of the Jews in return.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Very well, then," said Manuel, "I have ready the means to compel you."

From Figures of Earth by Cabell, James Branch

Poor Manuel, I think you lost your breakfast.

From A Daughter of the Dons A Story of New Mexico Today by Raine, William MacLeod

Thus far, unseen by Manuel, I have traced him; He can be gone no farther than the walk Behind the rock: I'll back, and tell my master.

From The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 02 by Scott, Walter, Sir