About Manuel de Sousa Coutinho
Lived 1540 – 1591 (aged 50–51). Manuel de Sousa Coutinho was a military personnel.
Manuel de Sousa Coutinho (1540–1591) was the 14th Captain-major of Portuguese Ceylon. Coutinho was appointed in 1578 under Sebastian of Portugal, he was Captain-major until 1583. He was succeeded by João de Correia de Brito.
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Who was Manuel de Sousa Coutinho?
Portuguese colonial administrator
When was Manuel de Sousa Coutinho born?
Manuel de Sousa Coutinho was born in 1540.
When did Manuel de Sousa Coutinho die?
Manuel de Sousa Coutinho died in 1591.
What was Manuel de Sousa Coutinho's occupation?
Manuel de Sousa Coutinho was a military personnel.
What nationality was Manuel de Sousa Coutinho?
Manuel de Sousa Coutinho's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Portugal.
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