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The king of Portugal when Brazil was discovered in 1500 was King Manuel I. He reigned from 1495 to 1521 and is known for promoting exploration, which included the voyages that led to the discovery of Brazil by Pedro Álvares Cabral. Manuel I's reign also marked the height of the Portuguese Empire's expansion during the Age of Discovery.

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