José da Avé-Maria Leite da Costa e Silva

José da Avé-Maria Leite da Costa e Silva (10 February 1727, Santo Antão — 30 October 1799, Angra) was the 23rd Bishop of the Diocese of Angra, governing from 1783 to 1799. He was also, between 1793 and 1799, president of the interim government of the Captaincy-General of the Azores, owing to a lack of nominated titleholders.

José da Avé-Maria Leite da Costa e Silva

José da Avé-Maria Leite da Costa e Silva (10 February 1727, Santo Antão — 30 October 1799, Angra) was the 23rd Bishop of the Diocese of Angra, governing from 1783 to 1799. He was also, between 1793 and 1799, president of the interim government of the Captaincy-General of the Azores, owing to a lack of nominated titleholders.