Caetano Alexandre de Almeida e Albuquerque
Caetano Alexandre de Almeida e Albuquerque | |
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Monument to Albuquerque in Praia | |
Colonial governor of Cape Verde | |
In office 29 March 1869 – 26 February 1876 | |
Preceded by | José Guedes de Carvalho e Meneses |
Succeeded by | Guilherme Quintino Lopes de Macedo |
Governor-general of Angola | |
In office June 1876 – July 1878 | |
Preceded by | José Baptista de Andrade |
Succeeded by | Vasco Guedes de Carvalho e Meneses |
Colonial governor of Portuguese India | |
In office 3 December 1878 – 10 April 1882 | |
Preceded by | António Sérgio de Sousa |
Succeeded by | Carlos Eugénio Correia da Silva |
Personal details | |
Born | 15 April 1824 Benfica, Lisbon |
Died | 8 September 1916 Lisbon |
Nationality | Portuguese |
Caetano Alexandre de Almeida e Albuquerque (15 April 1824 – 8 September 1916) was a Portuguese colonial administrator and a military officer. He was governor general of Cape Verde from 29 March 1869 until 26 February 1876, succeeding José Guedes de Carvalho e Meneses. He was succeeded by Guilherme Quintino Lopes de Macedo.[1] In June 1876, he was appointed governor general of Angola, succeeding José Baptista de Andrade. He was succeeded by Vasco Guedes de Carvalho e Meneses in July 1878.[2] From 3 December 1878 until 10 April 1882 he was governor-general of Portuguese India.[3]
The main square of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, is named Praça Alexandre Albuquerque after him. There is a bronze bust of Albuquerque on the square.[4]
See also
- List of colonial governors of Cape Verde
- List of colonial governors of Angola
- List of governors of Portuguese India
Notes
External links
- Caetano Alexandre de Almeida e Albuquerque at Geneall
Preceded by | Colonial governor of Cape Verde 1869-76 | Succeeded by Guilherme Quintino Lopes de Macedo |
Preceded by José Baptista de Andrade | Governor-general of Angola 1876-78 | Succeeded by |
Preceded by António Sérgio de Sousa | Governor of Portuguese India 1878-82 | Succeeded by |
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