Fernando Mascarenhas
Portuguese colonial administrator
About Fernando Mascarenhas
Lived 1610 – 1651 (aged 40–41). Fernando Mascarenhas was a Portuguese.
Fernando de Mascarenhas, 1st Count of Torre ( – 9 August 1651) was a Portuguese military and colonial administrator who held the position of governor-general of Brazil from 20 January 1639 to 20 November 1639, appointed by King Philip III.
Naval history / military service
Captain Mascarenhas participated in the naval battle of the action of 12–17 January 1640, leading 41 vessels in battle against the Dutch fleet led by Willem Loos. He mostly fought on behalf of the Spanish/Portuguese alliance. He died in Lisbon.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fernando Mascarenhas?
Portuguese colonial administrator
When was Fernando Mascarenhas born?
Fernando Mascarenhas was born in 1610.
When did Fernando Mascarenhas die?
Fernando Mascarenhas died on 9 August 1651 in Lisbon.
What nationality was Fernando Mascarenhas?
Fernando Mascarenhas was Portuguese.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Fernando Mascarenhas
· DBpedia: Fernando de Mascarenhas
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