Silva Pinheiro (Canon Jerónimo Álvares da)
Original title: Silva Pinheiro (Cónego Jerónimo Álvares da)
Madeiran canon (1770–1861) who governed the diocese of Funchal and wrote as a liberal journalist in the Patriota Funchalense.
He was born in the parish (freguesia) of Calheta (‘small cove’) in 1770 and died in this city on 4 July 1861. He was ordained priest in 1795 and became a canon of our Cathedral (Sé Catedral), holding high ecclesiastical offices such as those of vicar capitular (administrator of the vacant diocese elected by the chapter) and governor of this bishopric. He was a distinguished and vigorous journalist and, under the pseudonym Estrela do Norte, wrote many articles in O Patriota Funchalense (‘The Funchal Patriot’), the first newspaper published here in Madeira. He was imprisoned for supporting liberal ideas, but managed to escape from prison and leave for Brazil, where he remained until 1834. He always enjoyed great prestige and influence on this island.
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Abroad
- Brazil
Where he fled after escaping prison, staying until 1834.
Brazil is recorded in the Elucidário as a chief destination of Madeiran emigrants, including several clergy and writers. It was also a market for Madeira wine and brandy and a maker of wickerwork from Madeiran osiers. It was linked to Madeira by the 1874 telegraph cable and is the native country of the araçá.
- Calheta
His birthplace.
Calheta is a town, parish and municipality on Madeira's south-west coast and one of the island's oldest settlements. The Elucidário covers its name, early settlers such as Pedro Berenguer, its church and many chapels, including one of a former Franciscan convent, and the 1834 riot.
- Funchal Cathedral (the Sé)
Funchal. Cathedral where he was a canon.
The Sé do Funchal is the cathedral of Funchal, in the parish of Sé. It was begun in 1493, became a parish seat in 1508 and a cathedral in 1514. It was the starting point of processions and the place of the vow to São Tiago, and bishops are buried there.
People
People mentioned · 01- Jerónimo Álvares da Silva Pinheiro1770–1861
Canon of Funchal Cathedral, vicar capitular and liberal journalist writing as 'Estrela do Norte'; subject of this entry.