Froilano Carmelino da Rocha Machado (22 November 1925 – 24 April 2008)[1] was an Indian politician, advocate, freedom fighter, businessman, writer, poet[2] and social worker who was a former member of the Goa, Daman and Diu Legislative Assembly representing the Cortalim Assembly constituency from 1977 to 1984. He served as the speaker of the Goa, Daman and Diu Legislative Assembly from 1980 to 1984.[3] He was noted for his contributions in the Goa Liberation Movement and Konkani language.

Froilano Machado
Official portrait in 1977
Speaker of Goa, Daman and Diu Legislative Assembly
In office
21 January 1980 – 22 March 1984
Preceded byNarayan Fugro
Succeeded byDayanand Narvekar
Member of Goa, Daman and Diu Legislative Assembly
In office
1977–1984
Preceded byLuis Proto Barbosa
Succeeded byLuis Proto Barbosa
ConstituencyCortalim
Personal details
Born
Froilano Carmelino da Rocha Machado

(1925-11-22)22 November 1925
Vasco da Gama, Goa, Portuguese India
Died24 April 2008(2008-04-24) (aged 82)
Goa, India
Political partyIndian National Congress (U) (1980–1984)
SpouseSara (Sarita) Souza
Children5
Alma mater
Occupation
  • Politician
  • writer
  • poet
  • freedom fighter
  • businessperson
Profession
Websitewww.machadogoa.com

Personal life

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Machado's residence, Solar Machado

Froilano Machado was born in Vasco da Gama. He hailed from his native village, Nagoa de Verna. Machado completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at St. Xavier's College at Bombay (now Mumbai). He later did his higher studies in entrepreneurship at Bombay University.[4] Machado was married to Sara (Sarita) Souza, the couple had three sons and two daughters.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Former Goa Assembly speaker Adv Froilano Machado passes away". 25 April 2008.
  2. ^ "Of Nag people, birds and a football ground - Times of India". The Times of India. 29 March 2017. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
  3. ^ "Goa Legislative Assembly | Former Speakers". www.goavidhansabha.gov.in. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  4. ^ "Goa Legislative Assembly". www.goavidhansabha.gov.in. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  5. ^ "Goan Voice UK: Newsletter. Issue 2008-18. May. 01, 2008". www.goanvoice.org.uk. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
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