History

Montepio

This was the name of an establishment intended to receive poor and respectable widows, created by João de Carvalhal in 1825 or 1826. The Monte Pio houses were located in the eastern part of Rua dos Netos.

People mentioned in this article

João de Carvalhal: Founder of the Montepio establishment

Years mentioned in this article

1825: Establishment of the Montepio
1826: Establishment of the Montepio

Locations mentioned in this article

Funchal: Location of the Monte Pio houses