About Henrique de Meneses
Lived 1496 – 1526 (aged 29–30). Henrique de Meneses was a Portuguese military personnel.
D. Henrique de Meneses, 2nd Lord of Louriçal (1496 – 21 February 1526) was a Portuguese nobleman and colonial administrator, Governor of India from 1521 to 1524. He was born in Lisbon in 1496 and died in Cannanore on 21 February 1526. He was the nephew of Diogo Lopes de Sequeira.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Henrique de Meneses?
Governor of Portuguese India
When was Henrique de Meneses born?
Henrique de Meneses was born in 1496 in Lisbon.
When did Henrique de Meneses die?
Henrique de Meneses died on 2 February 1526 in Kannur.
What was Henrique de Meneses's occupation?
Henrique de Meneses was a military personnel.
What nationality was Henrique de Meneses?
Henrique de Meneses was Portuguese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henrique de Meneses. https://biography.guide/henrique-de-meneses/
MLA: "Henrique de Meneses." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/henrique-de-meneses/.
Chicago: "Henrique de Meneses." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/henrique-de-meneses/.
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