Divisional general and veteran of the liberal army who became a peer of the realm and minister of war. In 1854 he was appointed civil governor of the Madeira district while also serving as its military commander.
2 · Chronology
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14 June 1854–25 June 1854
José Gerardo Ferreira Passos was appointed civil governor of the Funchal district on 14 June and took office on 25 June 1854, also serving as military commander.
