João da Silveira

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João da Silveira
1st Captains of Portuguese Ceylon
In office
1518–1518
MonarchManuel I of Portugal
Preceded byOffice created
Succeeded byLopo de Brito

João da Silveira (also known as João da Silva) was the first Captain of Portuguese Ceylon. Silveira was appointed in 1518 under Manuel I of Portugal. He was succeeded by Lopo de Brito.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ "Captains". Sri Lanka. World Statesmen.org. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
Government offices
Preceded by
Office created
 Captain of Portuguese Ceylon
1518 		Succeeded by
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