The Lusiads · Character
Joam de Castro
Portuguese viceroy of India, celebrated for his leadership and justice.
minor
Also known as Joam, Castro
First appearance: canto vi
Joam de Castro shows up with force in Manuscript No. II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as a heroic figure who rushes to save the Portuguese at Cháúl, relying on divine aid.
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In Manuscript No. II: Mentioned as a heroic figure who rushes to save the Portuguese at Cháúl, relying on divine…
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See Joam de Castro in canto vi