Joaquim Joseph A. Campos Explained

Joachim Joseph A. Campos (1893 – 13 May 1945), also known as J.J.A. Campos, was a writer, editor, and took an active interest in history. He is known for his book History of the Portuguese in Bengal,[1] which according to the historian Dr. Teotonio R. De Souza remains "still a classic".[2]

Description of the author

In his 1919-published magnum opus, the Campos is described as the joint editor of The Century Review, member of the Asiatic Society of Calcutta, "etc, etc". Campos traced his roots to the Portuguese colony of Goa, so while technically he was Portuguese during that era, he was also of South Asian or Indian (Goan) ethnicity.

Critical response

Reviewing his most-ambitious work in 1919, The Spectator wrote:

Personal life

According to a general notice issued by the Supreme Court of Kenya's probate and administration section (cause no. 114 of 1947), Joaquim Joseph Campos of Kenya died in Bangkok, Thailand on 13 May 1945, and his widow was Matilde Campos.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Campos. JJA. History of the Portuguese in Bengal. archive.org. Calcutta & London: Butterworth and Co. 10 March 2017.
  2. Web site: de Souza. Teotonio R.. RE: [Goanet]J.J. A. de Campos]. Goanet.org (Electronic Mailing List). Goanet. 10 March 2017.
  3. Web site: Cause No 114 of 1947. The Official Gazette of the Colony and Protectorate of Kenya. 12 August 1947. Published under the authority of his excellency the Governor of the Colony and the Protectorate of Kenya. 10 March 2017.