João de Castro
Portuguese explorer · Historical Figures · Lived 1500 to 1548 · aged 48
Dom João de Castro was a Portuguese nobleman, scientist, writer and colonial administrator, who served as the fourth Portuguese Viceroy of India from 1545 to 1548. He was called Strong Castro by the poet Luís de Camões. De Castro was the second son of Álvaro de Castro, the civil governor of Lisbon.
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A typical day, 30 days to 8 October 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 120 days, one point a day.
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His wife was Leonor Coutinho.
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1500 to 1548 · aged 48
