Fernando de Albuquerque

Fernando de Albuquerque was the 13th Captain-major of Portuguese Ceylon. Albuquerque was appointed in 1575 under Sebastian of Portugal. He was Captain-major until 1578 and was succeeded by Manuel de Sousa Coutinho.[1]

Fernando de Albuquerque
13th Captain-major of Portuguese Ceylon
In office
1575–1578
MonarchSebastian of Portugal
Preceded byAntónio de Noronha
Succeeded byManuel de Sousa Coutinho

References

  1. Cahoon, Ben. "Captains-major". Sri Lanka. Worldstatesmen. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
Government offices
Preceded by
António de Noronha
Captain-majors of Portuguese Ceylon
1575-1578
Succeeded by
Manuel de Sousa Coutinho
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