Diogo de Melo Coutinho

Diogo de Melo Coutinho
2nd & 11th Captain-major of Portuguese Ceylon
In office
1552–1552
Monarch John III of Portugal
Preceded by João Henriques
Succeeded by Duarte de Eça
In office
1570–1572
Monarch Sebastian of Portugal
Preceded by Fernando de Monroy
Succeeded by António de Noronha

Diogo de Melo Coutinho was the second and eleventh Captain-major of Portuguese Ceylon. Coutinho was first appointed in 1552 under Sebastian of Portugal, he was Captain-major until 1552. His second term lasted from 1570-1572. He was succeeded by Duarte de Eça and António de Noronha respectively.[1]

References

  1. Cahoon, Ben. "Captains-major". Sri Lanka. Worldstatesmen. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
Government offices
Preceded by
João Henriques
Captain-majors of Portuguese Ceylon
1552-1552
Succeeded by
Duarte de Eça
Preceded by
Fernando de Monroy
Captain-majors of Portuguese Ceylon
1570-1572
Succeeded by
António de Noronha
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