Lopo de Brito
Lopo de Brito was the second Captain of Portuguese Ceylon. Brito succeeded João da Silveira and was appointed in 1518 under Manuel I of Portugal, he was Captain until 1522. He was succeeded by Fernão Gomes de Lemos.[1]
Lopo de Brito | |
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| 2nd Captain of Portuguese Ceylon | |
| In office 1518–1522 | |
| Monarch | Manuel I of Portugal John III of Portugal |
| Preceded by | João da Silveira |
| Succeeded by | Fernão Gomes de Lemos |
References
- "Captains". Sri Lanka. World Statesmen.org. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
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| Preceded by João da Silveira |
Captain of Portuguese Ceylon 1518-1522 |
Succeeded by Fernão Gomes de Lemos |
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