Francisco de Melo e Castro (Mozambique)

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Francisco de Melo e Castro (* 1702 in Estremoz , Évora district ; † between 1765 and 1777) was a Portuguese colonial administrator.

Francisco de Melo e Castro was the son of André de Melo e Castro. He was governor of Mazagan from October 1, 1705 to July 27, 1713 . From February 21, 1750 to March 14, 1758 he was governor of Mozambique .

Francisco de Melo e Castro was married to Maria Joaquina Xavier da Silva (* 1698) and had six sons.

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  1. a b Francisco de Melo e Castro on geneall.net
  2. ^ Mozambique on worldstatesmen.org