Francisco de Mello e Castro

Francisco de Mello e Castro was the 17th Governor of Portuguese Ceylon. He was appointed in 1653 under Philip III of Portugal, and was Governor until 1655. He was succeeded by António de Sousa Coutinho.[1]

Francisco de Mello e Castro
17th Governor of Portuguese Ceylon
In office
1653–1655
MonarchJohn IV of Portugal
Preceded byManuel Mascarenhas Homem
Succeeded byAntónio de Sousa Coutinho
Personal details
Born1600
1664

References

  1. Cahoon, Ben. "Governors". Sri Lanka. Worldstatesmen. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
Government offices
Preceded by
Manuel Mascarenhas Homem
Governor of Portuguese Ceylon
1653-1655
Succeeded by
António de Sousa Coutinho


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