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Francisco de Meneses Brito

1615 – 1672

Royal Governor of Chile

Military officer Military personnel Government
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About Francisco de Meneses Brito

Lived 1615 – 1672 (aged 56–57). Francisco de Meneses Brito was a Spanish military officer, military personnel and government.

Francisco de Meneses Brito (1615 – 29 December 1672) was Royal Governor of Chile between 1664 and 1667.

Biography Born in Cádiz in 1615, was the son of Alonso de Meneses and Catalina Corbalán de Castilla. His wife was Catalina Bravo, daughter of Francisco Bravo de Saravia Ovalle (1st Marquess of la Pica) and Marcela Henestrosa Sáenz de Mena.

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Important facts

Born
1615, Cádiz
Birth century
17th century
Died
17 December 1672, Lima
Occupation
Military officer, military personnel, Government
Nationality
Spain, Spanish people
Positions held
Royal Governor of Chile

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Francisco de Meneses Brito?

Royal Governor of Chile

When was Francisco de Meneses Brito born?

Francisco de Meneses Brito was born in 1615 in Cádiz.

When did Francisco de Meneses Brito die?

Francisco de Meneses Brito died on 17 December 1672 in Lima.

What was Francisco de Meneses Brito's occupation?

Francisco de Meneses Brito was a military officer, military personnel and government.

What nationality was Francisco de Meneses Brito?

Francisco de Meneses Brito was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francisco de Meneses Brito

· Wikidata: Q614029

· DBpedia: Francisco de Meneses Brito

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