About Manuel António Martins
Lived 1772 – 1845 (aged 72–73). Manuel António Martins was a merchant and politician.
Manuel António Martins (1772 in Braga-1845) was a Portuguese businessman and colonial governor of Cape Verde and Portuguese Guinea from 1834 to 1835. Martins was said to be the richest man in the country and nicknamed the Napoleon of the Cape Verde Islands. He arrived in Cape Verde in 1792. He started the exploitation of the salt ponds of Pedra de Lume on the island of Sal in 1796.
In May 1819, Martins co-established a fishing company with the Governor of Cape Verde, António Pusich. Martins's partnership with Pusich soured after Pusich accused Martin of trying to sell São Vicente and Sal to the British. He founded the town of Santa Maria on Sal in 1830.
In December 1833, Martins was appointed colonial governor of Cape Verde and Guinea,
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Who was Manuel António Martins?
Portuguese diplomat
When was Manuel António Martins born?
Manuel António Martins was born in 1772 in Braga.
When did Manuel António Martins die?
Manuel António Martins died in 1845 in Santa Maria, Cape Verde.
What was Manuel António Martins's occupation?
Manuel António Martins was a merchant and politician.
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Manuel António Martins's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Portugal.
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