Diogo de Melo

Diogo de Melo
9th Captain-major of Portuguese Ceylon
In office
1565–1568
MonarchSebastian of Portugal
Preceded byPedro de Ataíde Inferno
Succeeded byFernando de Monroy

Diogo de Melo was the 9th Captain-major of Portuguese Ceylon. Melo was appointed in 1565 during the reign of King Sebastian of Portugal and served until 1568. He was succeeded by Fernando de Monroy.

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