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  1. 1609

    A tower clock already existed at Machico parish church before 1609.

    Machico (parish church)

  2. 1609

    Francisco de Abreu founded the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Alegria in São Roque.

    AlegriaOur Lady of Joy (chapel) Chapel of Our Lady of JoySão Roque

  3. 31 August 1609

    A final decree raised the Caniçal priest's stipend to 24,000 réis plus wheat and wine.

    Caniçal (parish)

  4. October 1609

    D. Lourenço de Távora was appointed bishop of Madeira.

    Távora (Dom Lourenço de) Madeira

  5. 22 November 1609

    D. Manuel Pereira Coutinho was appointed governor-general of Madeira.

    Coutinho (Dom Manuel Pereira) D. Manuel Coutinho

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