Henrique Monteiro Correia da Silva

Henrique Monteiro Correia da Silva (8 December 1878 – 2 November 1935), often referred to as Henrique Paço d'Arcos, was a Portuguese statesman, navy officer and colonial administrator.

Biography
Henrique Paço d'Arcos was a son of Carlos Eugénio Correia da Silva. He served as Governor of Macau from 23 August 1919 to 5 January 1923. During his tenure, he showed great diplomatic talent in his relationship with the Chinese government. Later, he served as Minister of the Colonies in Guimarães cabinet from 16 February to 1 July 1925.

Henrique was also father of writer Joaquim Paço d'Arcos and Henrique Belford Correia da Silva, 2nd Count of Paço de Arcos (2nd Count of Paço de Arcos).

Honours

 * Knight of Order of the Tower and Sword
 * Distinguished Service Order
 * Commander of Military Order of Aviz (11 March 1910)

Work

 * Memórias de Guerra no Mar