Noronha (António Manuel de)
António Manuel de Noronha was governor and captain-general of Madeira from 1822 to 1823, in office when João VI restored absolute rule; he was later made Viscount of Santa Cruz.
The royal letter (carta régia) appointing him Governor and Captain-General of Madeira is dated 26 March 1822, and he took office on 22 April of the same year. He asked to be relieved of his post on 4 February 1823, pleading ill health. He was governor of this archipelago when John VI dissolved the Cortes (Portuguese parliament) and revoked the Constitution, proclaiming himself absolute king. He was succeeded by Dom Manuel de Portugal e Castro.
In 1852 he was granted the title of Viscount of Santa Cruz (‘Holy Cross’), a parish (freguesia) and town (vila) on this island.
- António Manuel de Noronha d. 1569
- D. Manuel de Portugal e Castro 1787–1854
- John VI d. 1826
- A royal letter appointed António Manuel de Noronha governor and captain-general of Madeira.
- António Manuel de Noronha took office as governor of Madeira, succeeding D. Rodrigo António de Melo.
- António Manuel de Noronha requested his resignation on grounds of ill health.
- António Manuel de Noronha was granted the title of Viscount of Santa Cruz.