Henrique Monteiro Correia da Silva (8 December 1878 – 2 November 1935), often referred to as Henrique Paço d'Arcos, was a Portuguese statesman, navy officer and colonial administrator.
Biography
Henrique Paço d'Arcos was a son of Carlos Eugénio Correia da Silva. He served as Governor of Macau from 23 August 1919 to 5 January 1923. During his tenure, he showed great diplomatic talent in his relationship with the Chinese government.Fonte da Vila: Notícia necrológica . Later, he served as Minister of the Colonies in Guimarães cabinet from 16 February to 1 July 1925.Governo de Vitorino Guimarães .
Henrique was also father of writer Politipédia: Nota biográfica . and (2nd Count of Paço de Arcos).
Honours Knight of Order of the Tower and Sword Distinguished Service Order Commander of Military Order of Aviz (11 March 1910)
Work Memórias de Guerra no MarHenrique Monteiro Correia da Silva, Memórias de Guerra no Mar. Coimbra: Imprensa da Universidade, 1931.Listagem de publicações na Memória de África .
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