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Martim Afonso de Castro

1560 – 1607

Portuguese colonial administrator

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Lived 1560 – 1607 (aged 46–47). Martim Afonso de Castro was a Portuguese military personnel.

Martim Afonso de Castro (died 3 June 1607 in Malacca) was a Portuguese Viceroy of India. He commanded the Portuguese Navy in the Battle of Cape Rachado and fought over the present day Malaccan exclave of Tanjung Tuan in 1606.

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Important facts

Born
1560, Kingdom of Portugal
Birth century
16th century
Died
3 June 1607, Malacca
Occupation
Military personnel
Nationality
Portugal, Portuguese people
Positions held
Viceroy of the Portuguese Provinces of India

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Martim Afonso de Castro?

Portuguese colonial administrator

When was Martim Afonso de Castro born?

Martim Afonso de Castro was born in 1560 in Kingdom of Portugal.

When did Martim Afonso de Castro die?

Martim Afonso de Castro died on 3 June 1607 in Malacca.

What was Martim Afonso de Castro's occupation?

Martim Afonso de Castro was a military personnel.

What nationality was Martim Afonso de Castro?

Martim Afonso de Castro was Portuguese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Martim Afonso de Castro

· Wikidata: Q6774781

· DBpedia: Martim Afonso de Castro

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