Simão de Brito

Simão de Brito was the 16th Captain-major of Portuguese Ceylon. Brito was appointed in 1590 under Philip I of Portugal, he was Captain-major until 1591. He was succeeded by Pedro Homem Pereira.[1]

Simão de Brito
16th Captain-major of Portuguese Ceylon
In office
1590–1591
MonarchPhilip I of Portugal
Preceded byJoão de Correia de Brito
Succeeded byPedro Homem Pereira

References
  1. Cahoon, Ben. "Captains-major". Sri Lanka. Worldstatesmen. Retrieved 14 July 2012.


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