Froilano de Mello

Who was Froilano de Mello?

Froilano de Mello was a Portuguese microbiologist, medical scientist, professor, author and an independent MP in the Portuguese parliament.

Throughout the course of his scientific career, Mello was responsible for the discovery of thousands of protozoa, parasites and microbes which today bear the Latin names given by him, followed by his own surname. He served as mayor of Panjim from 1938–45. During his tenure as an MP from 1945–49, he represented the constituency of Portuguese India, namely its colonies of Goa, Daman and Diu in the National Assembly at Lisbon.