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António de Sousa Coutinho

d. 1668

Portuguese colonial governor

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About António de Sousa Coutinho

António de Sousa Coutinho was a Portuguese governor.

António de Sousa Coutinho was a Portuguese colonial administrator, Governor of Ceylon from 1655 to 1656. Sousa Coutinho was appointed in 1655 under King John IV of Portugal, and he was Governor until 1656. He was succeeded by António de Amaral de Meneses.

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Important facts

Died

1668

Occupation

Governor

Nationality

Portugal

Positions held

Governor of Portuguese Ceylon

Also known as

Antonio de Sousa Coutinho

Frequently asked questions

Who was António de Sousa Coutinho?

Portuguese colonial governor

When did António de Sousa Coutinho die?

António de Sousa Coutinho died in 1668.

What was António de Sousa Coutinho's occupation?

António de Sousa Coutinho was a governor.

What nationality was António de Sousa Coutinho?

António de Sousa Coutinho was Portuguese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: António de Sousa Coutinho

· Wikidata: Q4777637

· DBpedia: António de Sousa Coutinho

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). António de Sousa Coutinho. https://biography.guide/antonio-de-sousa-coutinho/

MLA: "António de Sousa Coutinho." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/antonio-de-sousa-coutinho/.

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