João da Silveira
| João da Silveira | |
|---|---|
| 1st Captains of Portuguese Ceylon | |
|
In office 1518–1518 | |
| Monarch | Manuel I of Portugal |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Lopo 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
- ↑ "Captains". Sri Lanka. World Statesmen.org. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
| Government offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Office created |
Captain of Portuguese Ceylon 1518 |
Succeeded by Lopo de Brito |
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