João de Castro
Deceased Q1352529

João de Castro

Portuguese explorer

Born: February 27, 1500 (1500) · Lisbon
Died: June 6, 1548 (1548) · Old Goa
Age at death: 48 years
Nationality Kingdom of Portugal
Occupation politician, military personnel, cartographer, explorer, navigator, seafarer, hydrologist
Field of work cartography, seamanship, hydrology
Position held Viceroy of the Portuguese Provinces of India, Governor of Portuguese India
Gender male

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