Cincinnatus Fabian D'Abreo (24 September 1862 – 25 January 1929) was a Portuguese administrator and politician based in

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Biography

Cincinnatus D'Abreo was born on 24 September 1862. His father, Manuel D’Abreo, had migrated to

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in 1846. He was educated at St Patrick's High School, Karachi but had to discontinue his studies at the age of 16 and earn a living due to the unfortunate death of his father. He was first employed by the

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and finally was elected president of the municipality. In 1897, he returned to Karachi, where he occupied various posts such as assistant collector of customs, and shipping master. He was appointed acting collector of customs on two occasions. He was a councillor of Karachi Municipality for many years and made contributions to civic life in Karachi. D’Abreo was instrumental in starting the Karachi Goan Association. He also played a part in the launch of the Indian Flour Mills, the Union Press, and the Indian Life Assurance Company, of which he was secretary for many years. He was one of the directors of the Karachi Building and Development Company. In 1917, he retired from service and devoted himself to various social activities. He was held in high esteem by the people of Karachi, who named him among the 12 leading citizens of Sindh. He died on 25 January 1929, aged 66. He acquired of land outside the cantonment. In 1908, this was developed into Karachi's first planned township named Cincinnatus Town, which today forms part of Garden East.Pithawalla, Maneck Bejan. An introduction to Karachi : its environs and hinterland. Karachi: Times Press, 1950.

Family

Cincinnatus was married to Maggie Gomes with whom he had five children: Joe, Maggie, Alfred, Gwennie and Bill.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:D'Abreo, Cincinnatus Politicians from British India 1862 births 1929 deaths People from Portuguese India St. Patrick's High School, Karachi alumni Politicians from Karachi