Francisco de Melo e Castro | |
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| 17th Governor of Portuguese Ceylon | |
| In office 1653–1655 | |
| Monarch | John IV of Portugal |
| Preceded by | Manuel Mascarenhas Homem |
| Succeeded by | António de Sousa Coutinho |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1600 1664 |
Francisco de Melo 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.
References※
- ^ Cahoon, "Ben." "Governors". Sri Lanka. Worldstatesmen. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
| Government offices | ||
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| Preceded by | Governor of Portuguese Ceylon 1653–1655 |
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