About Francisco de Mello
Lived 1490 – 1536 (aged 45–46). Francisco de Mello was a mathematician, physicist, catholic bishop, theologian and teacher.
Francisco de Melo (died 1536) was a Roman Catholic prelate who was named as the first Bishop of Goa (1533–1536).
Biography On 31 Jan 1533, Francisco de Melo was appointed during the papacy of Pope Clement VII as the first Bishop of Goa. He never took possession of the diocese as he died in Evora, Portugal prior to his departure on 27 Apr 1536.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Francisco de Mello?
Portuguese mathematician
When was Francisco de Mello born?
Francisco de Mello was born in 1490 in Lisbon.
When did Francisco de Mello die?
Francisco de Mello died on 27 April 1536 in Évora.
What was Francisco de Mello's occupation?
Francisco de Mello was a mathematician, physicist, catholic bishop, theologian and teacher.
What nationality was Francisco de Mello?
Francisco de Mello's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Portugal.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Francisco de Mello
· DBpedia: Francisco de Melo (bishop)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francisco de Mello. https://biography.guide/francisco-de-mello/
MLA: "Francisco de Mello." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francisco-de-mello/.
Chicago: "Francisco de Mello." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/francisco-de-mello/.
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