José da Silva Maldonado d'Eça

José da Silva Maldonado d'Eça was a Portuguese colonial administrator. He was governor of the colony of Cape Verde from 19 June 1795 until his death on 10 September 1795.[1][2] He succeeded Francisco José Teixeira Carneiro and was succeeded by Marcelino António Bastos.[1][3] During his time as governor, the first cotton fields were planted in Cape Verde.[3]

José da Silva Maldonado d'Eça
Colonial governor of Cape Verde
In office
19 June 1795 – 10 September 1795
Preceded byFrancisco José Teixeira Carneiro
Succeeded byMarcelino António Bastos
Personal details
Died10 September 1795
NationalityPortuguese

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  1. ^ a b Maria Teresa Avelino Pires (June 2012). "O exercício do poder na ilha de Santiago entre 1767 e 1796" (PDF). Instituto de Investigação Científica Tropical.
  2. ^ "Cape Verde". worldstatesmen.org.
  3. ^ a b Various. Grande Enciclopédia Portuguesa e Brasileira. [S.l.]: Editorial Enciclopédia, L.da. vol. IX, p. 384
Preceded by Colonial governor of Cape Verde
1795
Succeeded by