Philip II
Filipe II
king of Spain and Portugal · king
King of Spain who took the Portuguese crown in 1580, beginning Spanish rule over Madeira. In 1582 he granted the Machico captaincy to Tristão Vaz da Veiga, and his proclamation in Madeira led to an inquiry by João Leitão.
1Mentioned in
- Donataries — King of Spain and Portugal who gave the Machico captaincy to Tristão Vaz da Veiga in 1582.
- Castilian rule — King of Spain who took the Portuguese crown in 1580, beginning Spanish rule over Madeira.
- Representation in the Cortes — King who in 1619 summoned João Fogaça to the Cortes at Tomar.
- Misericórdias — King petitioned in 1612 for a new hospital, without result.
- Customs houses — King who united the offices of provedor and corregedor in 1597.
- Távora (Dom Lourenço de) — King of Portugal (Philip III of Spain) who appointed Távora bishop of Madeira.
- Constantino (Father Manuel) — King whose funeral oration Constantino published in Rome in 1599.
- Portugal (Dom Francisco de) — King who granted the Machico captaincy to Tristão Vaz da Veiga.
- Jerónimo Fernando (Dom) — King to whom the priest proved his royal descent and who granted him the see of Funchal.
- Santo António (parish) — King whose 1602 decree created the curacy.
- Judicial administration — Spanish king whose proclamation in Madeira led to an inquiry by João Leitão.
- Vimioso (Counts of) — King who granted the Machico captaincy to Tristão Vaz da Veiga in 1582.
- Pico (fortress) — King of Portugal under whose reign the fortress had a constable.
- Music — King who gave an organ to Funchal Cathedral in 1613.
- Militia — King who abolished the ordenanças at the request of the Cortes of Tomar.
- Castelo-Melhor (Count of) — King of Portugal (Philip III of Spain) who created the title of Count of Castelo-Melhor in 1611.
- Estreito da Calheta (parish) — King whose 1602 charter created a curacy in the parish.
- Fortaleza do Pico — King who ordered the repopulation of Porto Santo and the building of its castle.
- Vaz da Veiga (Tristão) — King of Spain and Portugal who rewarded Tristão Vaz da Veiga with the Machico captaincy and the governorship.
- Lauraceae — King of Spain who sent the Invincible Armada against Britain.
- Câmara (João Gonçalves da) — Spanish king (Philip I of Portugal) who appointed the first governor-general of Madeira.
- Alçadas (special tribunals) — King of Spain and Portugal whose opponents in Madeira João Leitão was to judge.
- Bettencourt de Vasconcellos (João) — King of Castile whose cause Bettencourt supported.
- Superintendent of the Treasury — King of Spain and Portugal who created the Conselho de Fazenda in 1591.
- Leitão (João) — King of Spain, proclaimed king of Portugal in September 1580; his government sent João Leitão to Madeira.
- Teive (Belchior de) — King of Spain and Portugal whom Belchior de Teive served as judge and privy councillor.
2Chronology
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Philip II was proclaimed king of Portugal, the proclamation being made in Funchal.
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Under Philippine (Spanish) rule Madeira was governed by governors-general, beginning with João Leitão, who took over the administration of the whole archipelago; the captains-donatary were reduced to honorary status.
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João Bettencourt de Vasconcelos was beheaded on Terceira for supporting Philip II.
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A provision of Philip II appointed João Leitão treasury provedor and dispatched him to Madeira.
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Philip II granted the captaincy of Machico to Tristão Vaz da Veiga.
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João Leitão's government ended and Tristão Vaz da Veiga was appointed governor-general of Madeira on 19 October 1585, taking office on 22 November.
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Philip II created the Conselho de Fazenda.
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Philip II created a curacy in the parish of Estreito da Calheta.
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Philip II granted the title of Count of Castelo-Melhor to Rui Mendes de Vasconcelos.
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Philip II gave an organ to Funchal Cathedral.
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Philip II wrote to João Fogaça summoning him to represent Madeira at the Cortes at Tomar.
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The ordenanças (militia) were restored after their abolition by Philip II.
3Places mentioned
Abroad