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Constantino of Braganza
Portuguese statesman and conquistador (1528–1575) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
D. Constantino of Braganza (Portuguese: Constantino de Bragança; 1528–1575) was a Portuguese nobleman, conquistador, and administrator of the Portuguese Empire. Born a member of the powerful House of Braganza, he is best known for having served as Viceroy of India and for initiating the Portuguese conquest of Sri Lanka.
Quick Facts Viceroy of India, Monarch ...
Constantino de Bragança | |
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![]() Contemporaneous portrait of D. Constantino de Bragança in Livro de Lisuarte de Abreu, c. 1560. | |
Viceroy of India | |
In office 1558–1561 | |
Monarch | Sebastian |
Preceded by | Francisco Barreto |
Succeeded by | Francisco Coutinho |
Captain-major of Ribeira Grande | |
In office 1562–1570? | |
Monarch | Sebastian |
Preceded by | Manuel de Andrade |
Succeeded by | Office abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | 1528 (1528) Kingdom of Portugal |
Died | 15 July 1575(1575-07-15) (aged 46–47) Kingdom of Portugal |
Spouse | Maria de Melo |
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