History

São José (Fort of) / São José (Forte de)

The fort of São José on the island of Porto Santo was ordered to be built by the Marquês de Pombal, and in commemoration of the king's name, it was dedicated to that saint. It now belongs to the company Águas do Porto Santo, having been auctioned for 5,225,000 on May 18, 1923 (1921).

People mentioned in this article

Marquês de Pombal
Ordered the construction of the fort

Years mentioned in this article

1923
Auction of the fort for 5,225,000

Locations mentioned in this article

Porto Santo
Island of Porto Santo