José Correia de Sá
governor and captain-general
Governor and captain-general of Madeira (1759–67) who carried out the arrest and expulsion of the Jesuits under Pombal's orders and sequestered their property. He also had the Fortaleza de São Tiago rebuilt and enlarged in 1767, with fifty cannon brought from London, and in 1762 reported emigration to Lisbon caused by overpopulation.
1Mentioned in
- São Tiago (fortress) — Governor and captain-general of Madeira who ordered 50 guns from London for the fortress rebuilt in 1767.
- Corpus Christi procession — Governor and captain-general who in 1762 forced his way behind the canopy with the Knights of Christ, against the council's protest.
- Population — Governor and captain-general of Madeira who in 1762 reported emigration to Lisbon caused by overpopulation.
- Fortress of São Tiago — Governor and captain-general of Madeira who had the fortress rebuilt and enlarged in 1767 and brought fifty cannon from London.
2Chronology
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José Correia de Sá was appointed governor and captain-general of Madeira.
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José Correia de Sá took office as governor of Madeira.
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At the Corpus Christi procession Governor José Correia de Sá walked behind the canopy with the Knights of Christ despite council objections.
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Governor José Correia de Sá reported emigration from Madeira to Lisbon due to overpopulation.
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The Fortress of São Tiago in Funchal was rebuilt and enlarged under governor José Correia de Sá and armed with fifty cannon brought from London.
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José Correia de Sá's governorship of Madeira ended.