Diogo de Melo | |
|---|---|
| 9th Captain-major of Portuguese Ceylon | |
| In office 1565–1568 | |
| Monarch | Sebastian of Portugal |
| Preceded by | Pedro de Ataíde Inferno |
| Succeeded by | Fernando 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. [1]