João da Silveira
| João da Silveira | |
|---|---|
| 1st Captains of Portuguese Ceylon | |
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In office 1518–1518 |
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| Monarch | Manuel I of Portugal |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Lopo de Brito |
João da Silveira (also known as João da Silva) was the first Captain of Portuguese Ceylon. Silveira was appointed in 1518 under Manuel I of Portugal. He was succeeded by Lopo de Brito.
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