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John V

John V

D. João V

d. 1750

king of Portugal

King of Portugal who created the curacies of Boaventura and Jardim do Mar, instituted the new ordenanças in 1707 and nominated bishops of Funchal. He pardoned the finto after the 1748 earthquake, and his funeral rites were held in Funchal Cathedral in 1753.

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2Chronology

  1. D. João V instituted the new ordenanças (militia).

  2. D. João V renewed the title of Marquess of Valença for the 8th Count of Vimioso.

  3. King João V nominated D. Manuel Coutinho bishop of Funchal.

  4. King João V authorised the creation of a curacy at Boaventura.

  5. An alvará of King João V created the curacy of Jardim do Mar.

  6. Frei João do Nascimento was appointed bishop of Funchal by João V, confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV on 5 January 1741, and consecrated on 5 May 1741.

  7. D. João V pardoned the finto tax owed for 1739–1749.

  8. Funeral rites for D. João V were held in Funchal Cathedral.

3Places mentioned

Abroad

Map: Arquipélago da Madeira (14)
  1. 1Lisbon
  2. 2Convent of St Clare
  3. 3Funchal
  4. 4Rio de Janeiro
  5. 5Buenos Aires
  6. 6Colónia do Sacramento
  7. 7Córdoba
  8. 8Santa Fe
  9. 9Funchal Cathedral (the Sé)
  10. 10Porto Santo
  11. 11Machico
  12. 12Ponta do Sol
  13. 13Calheta
  14. 14Pernambuco

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