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Farrobo (Joaquim Pedro Quintela, second count of) / Farrobo (Joaquim Pedro Quintela, segundo conde do)

He was born in Lisbon on May 18, 1823, and died there on July 28, 1882. He was appointed civil governor of Funchal on February 1, 1860, taking office on the 29th of the same month and year. He was in charge of the administration of this district for just over a year. Local tradition still preserves news of the brilliant and ostentatious parties that the counts of Farrobo held at the São Lourenço palace.

People mentioned in this article

Joaquim Pedro Quintela
Second count of Farrobo

Years mentioned in this article

1823
Birth of Joaquim Pedro Quintela, second count of Farrobo
1860
Appointment as civil governor of Funchal
1882
Death of Joaquim Pedro Quintela, second count of Farrobo

Locations mentioned in this article

Funchal
Location where Joaquim Pedro Quintela served as civil governor