About João de Fontes Pereira de Melo
Lived 1780 – 1856 (aged 76). João de Fontes Pereira de Melo was a diplomat.
João de Fontes Pereira de Melo (25 January 1780 – 28 October 1856) was a Portuguese politician and a general in the 19th century. He was colonial governor of Cape Verde and Minister of the Maritime and Overseas.
He served two terms as colonial governor of Cape Verde: from 1839 to 1842, and from 28 June 1848 to 23 August 1851.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was João de Fontes Pereira de Melo?
Portuguese diplomat
When was João de Fontes Pereira de Melo born?
João de Fontes Pereira de Melo was born on 25 January 1780 in Elvas.
When did João de Fontes Pereira de Melo die?
João de Fontes Pereira de Melo died on 28 October 1856 in Lisbon.
What was João de Fontes Pereira de Melo's occupation?
João de Fontes Pereira de Melo was a diplomat.
What nationality was João de Fontes Pereira de Melo?
João de Fontes Pereira de Melo's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Portugal.
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