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José Guedes Brandão de Melo

1846 – 1919

Portuguese colonial administrator and military officer

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About José Guedes Brandão de Melo

Lived 1846 – 1919 (aged 72). José Guedes Brandão de Melo was a Portuguese military leader.

José Guedes Brandão de Melo (30 October 1846 – 23 September 1919) was a Portuguese colonial administrator and a military officer. He was a son of Francisco Brandão de Melo Cogominho and Maria da Natividade Guedes de Carvalho e Meneses, who was a sister of José and Vasco Guedes de Carvalho e Meneses. He was governor general of Cape Verde from 4 February 1890 until 5 September 1893.

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Important facts

Born

30 October 1846, Porto

Birth century

19th century

Died

23 September 1919

Occupation

Military leader

Nationality

Portugal, Kingdom of Portugal, Portuguese Empire

Awards

Commander of the Order of Christ; Commander of the Order of Saint James of the Sword; Knight of the Order of Aviz; Commander of the Order of Aviz

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped José Guedes Brandão de Melo's

Frequently asked questions

Who was José Guedes Brandão de Melo?

Portuguese colonial administrator and military officer

When was José Guedes Brandão de Melo born?

José Guedes Brandão de Melo was born on 30 October 1846 in Porto.

When did José Guedes Brandão de Melo die?

José Guedes Brandão de Melo died on 23 September 1919.

What was José Guedes Brandão de Melo's occupation?

José Guedes Brandão de Melo was a military leader.

What nationality was José Guedes Brandão de Melo?

José Guedes Brandão de Melo was Portuguese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: José Guedes Brandão de Melo

· Wikidata: Q10309551

· DBpedia: José Guedes Brandão de Melo

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