Person noble landowner philanthropist
António do Carvalhal
d. 1598
noble · landowner · philanthropist
António do Carvalhal was a nobleman of Ponta Delgada famed in the old chronicles for bravery, strength and generous hospitality to the poor of Madeira's north coast. Praised by Gaspar Frutuoso, he could raise 500 men from the north side, and in 1582 he kept 300 men in Funchal at his own cost for five months in Philip's service.
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- Castilian rule — Brought 300 men to Funchal in 1582 and kept them at his own cost for five months in Philip's service.
- Early dwellings — Owner in the mid-18th century of João Manuel's old two-storey house in Funchal.
- Campo do Duque — Owner of the first two-storey house in the mid-eighteenth century.
- Ponta Delgada (parish) — Wealthy, charitable north-coast nobleman resident here, praised by Gaspar Frutuoso.
- Old customs — Remembered for adventures and feats of strength.
- Early dwellings — Owner in the mid-18th century of João Manuel's two-storey house, still standing then according to an old manuscript.
