Caetano Alexandre de Almeida e Albuquerque
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. 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. From 3 December 1878 until 10 April 1882 he was governor-general of Portuguese India.
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 |
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.
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