Lopo de Brito
Lopo de Brito | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Captain of Portuguese Ceylon | |
| In office 1518–1522 | |
| Monarchs | Manuel I of Portugal John III of Portugal |
| Preceded by | João da Silveira |
| Succeeded by | Fernão Gomes de Lemos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1480 |
| Died | c. 1547 |
| Citizenship | Portuguese |
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Spouse(s) | Isabel de Brito, Iria de Brito |
| Relations | Jorge de Brito, captain of the Moluccas (brother) |
| Children | João de Brito, Cristóvão de Brito |
| Occupation | Soldier, Politician |
| Military service | |
| Battles/wars | Sinhalese–Portuguese conflicts |
Lopo de Brito was the second Captain of Portuguese Ceylon. Brito succeeded João da Silveira and was appointed in 1518 under Manuel I of Portugal, he was Captain until 1522. He was succeeded by Fernão Gomes de Lemos.