Lopo de Brito

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Lopo de Brito
2nd Captain of Portuguese Ceylon
In office
1518–1522
MonarchManuel I of Portugal
John III of Portugal
Preceded byJoão da Silveira
Succeeded byFernão Gomes de Lemos

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]

References[]

  1. ^ "Captains". Sri Lanka. World Statesmen.org. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
Government offices
Preceded by Captain of Portuguese Ceylon
1518-1522 		Succeeded by
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