João Henriques (captain-major)
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João Henriques | |
|---|---|
| 1st Captain-major of Portuguese Ceylon | |
| In office 1551–1552 | |
| Monarch | John III of Portugal |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Diogo de Melo Coutinho |
João Henriques was the first Captain-major of Portuguese Ceylon. Henriques was appointed in 1551 under John III of Portugal, he was Captain-major until 1551. He was succeeded by Diogo de Melo Coutinho.[1]