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  1. 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).

  2. 2 December 1501

    By royal charter of D. Manuel I, Ponta do Sol was raised to the status of town and municipality.

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