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João de Castro, viceroy of Portuguese India (died 1548)

Historical image related to João de Castro, viceroy of Portuguese India (died 1548) from February 7, 1500

João de Castro

Portuguese explorer (1500–1548)

D. João de Castro was a Portuguese nobleman, scientist, writer and colonial administrator, being 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…
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February 7

Day of the year

February 7 is the 38th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 327 days remain until the end of the year.
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