Year · 1594

1594

Francisco de Betencourt built the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Vitória in São Martinho.

Our Lady of Victory (chapel)Vitória Francisco de Betencourt Chapel of Our Lady of VictorySão Martinho

1594

The São Sebastião chapel at Caniçal was enlarged or rebuilt.

Caniçal (parish) Church of St Sebastian

23 May 1594

Diogo de Azambuja de Melo was appointed governor-general of Madeira.

Melo (Diogo de Azambuja de) Diogo de Azambuja de Melo

30 August 1594

The curacy of Ribeira Brava parish was created.

Ribeira Brava (parish)

27 November 1594

A post of organist was created in Machico church.

Machico (parish)