Froilano de Mello Scientist

Indalencio Pascoal Froilano de Mello (17 May 1887 – 9 January 1955) was a Goan-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 overseas provinces of Goa, Daman and Diu in the National Assembly at Lisbon.

Personal facts

Birth date	May 17, 1887
Birth place	Portuguese India , Benaulim , Goa
Nationality	Portuguese language
Date of death	January 09, 1955
Place of death	Brazil , São Paulo
Education	Goa Medical College University of Porto