António de Sousa Coutinho

António de Sousa Coutinho was the 18th Governor of Portuguese Ceylon. Coutinho was appointed in 1655 under John IV of Portugal, he was Governor until 1656. He was succeeded by António de Amaral de Meneses.[1]

António de Sousa Coutinho
18th Governor of Portuguese Ceylon
In office
1655–1656
MonarchJohn IV of Portugal
Preceded byFrancisco de Mello e Castro
Succeeded byAntónio de Amaral de Meneses
Personal details
Died1668

References

  1. Cahoon, Ben. "Governors". Sri Lanka. Worldstatesmen. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
Government offices
Preceded by
Francisco de Mello e Castro
Governor of Portuguese Ceylon
1655-1656
Succeeded by
António de Amaral de Meneses


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