Twice civil governor of Funchal, in 1870 and again from 1877 to 1879; his first term lasted only eight days, the shortest of any effective governor of Madeira. He was also a colonial governor and a deputy.
2 · Chronology
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May 1870
Saldanha's military sedition brought a new government, supported by the Popular party, and led to the dismissal of civil governor Afonso de Castro.
14 May 1870–19 May 1870
Afonso de Castro was appointed civil governor of Madeira by decree on 14 May and took office on 19 May, serving only eight days.
