Manuel I

British

/ maˈnwel /

noun

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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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

Either way," submitted Manuel, "I have but to strike, and I acquire much wealth and sleek farming-lands and a lovely wife, and the swineherd becomes a great nobleman.

From Figures of Earth by Cabell, James Branch

Play with it," said Manuel; "I never saw such a fellow!

From East Angels by Woolson, Constance Fenimore

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