Year · 1540

1540

The Society of Jesus was founded.

Álvares (Father Manuel)

1540

Diogo Teixeira, deposed captain of Machico, died in Funchal without legitimate heir, and the captaincy reverted to the Crown.

CaptainciesMachico (captaincy)Teixeira (Diogo) Diogo Teixeira Funchal

March 1540

D. Diogo de Teive was baptised at Ribeira Brava.

Teive (family) Diogo de Teive Church of St Benedict

c. 1540

Fernão Tavares de Vasconcelos settled in Santa Cruz.

Vasconcelos Fernão Tavares de Vasconcelos Santa Cruz

c. 1540

A collegiate church with four beneficiaries was established at Ribeira Brava.

Ribeira Brava (parish)