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Diogo de Melo

Portuguese colonial administrator

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About Diogo de Melo

Diogo de Melo was a Portuguese.

Diogo de Melo was the 9th Captain-major of Portuguese Ceylon. Melo was appointed in 1565 during the reign of King Sebastian of Portugal and served until 1568. He was succeeded by Fernando de Monroy.

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Important facts

Nationality

Portugal

Positions held

List of Captain-majors of Portuguese Ceylon

Frequently asked questions

Who was Diogo de Melo?

Portuguese colonial administrator

What nationality was Diogo de Melo?

Diogo de Melo was Portuguese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Diogo de Melo

· Wikidata: Q5279231

· DBpedia: Diogo de Melo

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Diogo de Melo. https://biography.guide/diogo-de-melo/

MLA: "Diogo de Melo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/diogo-de-melo/.

Chicago: "Diogo de Melo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/diogo-de-melo/.

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