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  1. 1461

    Infante D. Fernando issued the oldest known levada law, appointing two sworn men to share out irrigation water.

    WaterLevadas Infante Ferdinand Funchal

  2. 1461

    Infante D. Fernando ordered municipal offices to be filled by annual election.

    Elections Infante Ferdinand

  3. 1461

    The Elucidário considers 1461 the most probable year of Zargo's death, though 1471 is also possible.

    Zarco (João Gonçalves)

  4. 1461

    Infante D. Fernando answered a Funchal petition asking that Jews and Genoese be barred from trading in Madeira.

    Jews Infante Ferdinand Funchal

  5. 1461

    Municipal records mention the first flag of Funchal, sent by Infante D. Fernando.

    City flag Infante Ferdinand Funchal

  6. 16 August 1461

    Afonso V confirmed the donation of Madeira and Zargo's captaincy grant.

    CaptainciesZarco (João Gonçalves) Afonso VJoão Gonçalves Zarco

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