Francisco de Meneses explained

Francisco de Meneses
Order:3rd
Office:Governor of Portuguese Ceylon
Term Start:1613
Term End:1614
Predecessor:Jerónimo de Azevedo
Successor:Manuel Mascarenhas Homem

Francisco de Meneses was the 3rd Governor of Portuguese Ceylon. de Meneses was appointed in 1613 under Philip II of Portugal, he was Governor until 1614. He was succeeded by Manuel Mascarenhas Homem.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cahoon. Ben. Governors. Sri Lanka. Worldstatesmen. 14 July 2012.