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.
Francisco de Melo e Castro | |
|---|---|
Francisco de Melo e Castro | |
| 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 | c. 1600 |
| Died | 1664 |
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