About Fernando de Albuquerque
Lived 1540 – 1623 (aged 82–83). Fernando de Albuquerque was a military personnel.
Fernando de Albuquerque ( – 1623) was a Portuguese colonial administrator. He was captain-major of Malacca, 13th captain-major of Ceylon and captain of Daman and Goa, before being appointed 41st Governor of India in 1619.
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Who was Fernando de Albuquerque?
13th Captain-major of Portuguese Ceylon
When was Fernando de Albuquerque born?
Fernando de Albuquerque was born in 1540 in Barcelos.
When did Fernando de Albuquerque die?
Fernando de Albuquerque died on 29 January 1623.
What was Fernando de Albuquerque's occupation?
Fernando de Albuquerque was a military personnel.
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· Wikipedia: Fernando de Albuquerque
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fernando de Albuquerque. https://biography.guide/fernando-de-albuquerque/
MLA: "Fernando de Albuquerque." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fernando-de-albuquerque/.
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