Year1595
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1595
English ships under Captain Amias Preston attacked and burned Porto Santo.
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20 January 1595–20 April 1595
Diogo de Azambuja de Melo took office as governor-general of Madeira, bringing António Pereira de Barredo's governorship to an end.
Barredo (António Pereira)Melo (Diogo de Azambuja de) Diogo de Azambuja de MeloAntónio Pereira de Barredo Madeira
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10 February 1595
A royal warrant appointed a fortificador (named Francisco Jorge or Jerónimo Jorge in different entries) to direct the fortification works of Madeira.
FortificationsJorge (Francisco) Francisco JorgeJerónimo Jorge Madeira
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30 March 1595
Dr António da Gama died in Lisbon.