Year1501
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26 March 1501
João Gonçalves da Câmara, Zarco's eldest son, second captain-donatary of Funchal and founder of the Convent of Santa Clara, died in Funchal aged 87 (sources give 25 or 26 March).
Câmara (João Gonçalves da)Cancioneiro de Resende (Madeira in the)Convent of St ClareZarco (João Gonçalves) João Gonçalves da Câmara
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2 December 1501
By royal charter of D. Manuel I, Ponta do Sol was raised to the status of town and municipality.
Calheta (town and municipality)MunicipalitiesFunchal – I. Origin of the nameMadeira (towns)MunicipalitiesPonta do Sol (town and municipality)Towns Manuel I Ponta do Sol