Year · 1505

1505

The donataries obtained a royal alvará allowing them to have slaves' ears cut off as punishment for certain crimes.

DonatariesSlaves

1505

Rodrigo Enes founded the chapel of Santa Catarina in Calheta.

Lombo do DoutorSt Catherine (chapel) Rodrigo Enes Calheta

9 February 1505

A charter of King Manuel confirmed and extended Madeira's water regulations; the main common levadas were built in this period.

Water Manuel I

11 February 1505

A regulation fixed the officers of the Funchal council.

Municipal councils

27 July 1505

Frei Pedro da Guarda died at the convent of São Bernardino, Câmara de Lobos.

Guarda (Friar Pedro da)