Caetano Alexandre de Almeida e Albuquerque

Caetano Alexandre de Almeida e Albuquerque (15 April 1824 – 8 September 1916) was a Portuguese colonial administrator and a military officer. He was governor general of Cape Verde from 29 March 1869 until 26 February 1876, succeeding José Guedes de Carvalho e Meneses. He was succeeded by Guilherme Quintino Lopes de Macedo.[1] In June 1876, he was appointed governor general of Angola, succeeding José Baptista de Andrade. He was succeeded by Vasco Guedes de Carvalho e Meneses in July 1878.[2] From 3 December 1878 until 10 April 1882 he was governor-general of Portuguese India.[3]

Caetano Alexandre de Almeida e Albuquerque
Monument to Albuquerque in Praia
Colonial governor of Cape Verde
In office 29 March 1869 – 26 February 1876
Preceded by	José Guedes de Carvalho e Meneses
Succeeded by	Guilherme Quintino Lopes de Macedo
Governor-general of Angola
In office June 1876 – July 1878
Preceded by	José Baptista de Andrade
Succeeded by	Vasco Guedes de Carvalho e Meneses
Colonial governor of Portuguese India
In office 3 December 1878 – 10 April 1882
Preceded by	António Sérgio de Sousa
Succeeded by	Carlos Eugénio Correia da Silva
Personal details
Born	15 April 1824 Benfica, Lisbon
Died	8 September 1916 Lisbon
Nationality	Portuguese

The main square of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, is named Praça Alexandre Albuquerque after him. There is a bronze bust of Albuquerque on the square.[4]