Francesco Almeida

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Francesco Almeida [1]

The first Portuguese viceroy of India, a firm and wise governor, superseded by Albuquerque, and killed on his way home by the Kaffirs at the Cape in 1510.—

is son, acting under him, distinguished himself in the Indian seas, and made Ceylon tributary to Portugal.

References

  1. ↑ Francesco Almeida from The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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