José da Silva Maldonado d'Eça was a Portuguese colonial administrator.
He was governor of the colony of Cape Verde from 19 June 1795 until his death on 10 September 1795.
[1][2] He succeeded Francisco José Teixeira Carneiro and was succeeded by Marcelino António Bastos.
[1][3] During his time as governor, the first cotton fields were planted in Cape Verde.
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