Year · 1611

1611

D. Lourenço de Távora took charge of the diocese of Funchal.

Távora (Dom Lourenço de)

1611

Tristão Gomes de Castro founded the Prazeres chapel in Monte; he is also recorded as dying that year.

Gomes de Castro (Tristão)Our Lady of the Joys (chapels) Tristão Gomes de Castro Monte

1611

A great flood in Funchal largely destroyed the church of Nossa Senhora do Calhau (Santa Maria Maior) and its adjoining hospital.

Flash floodsOur Lady of Calhau (church) Ribeira de João Gomes

1611

The bishop requested restoration of the curacy of Achadas da Cruz for its 84 residents.

Achadas da Cruz (parish)

1611

Desembargador Francisco Cardoso was sent to Funchal over hostility to Philippine rule.

Alçadas (special tribunals) Funchal

21 March 1611

Philip II granted the title of Count of Castelo-Melhor to Rui Mendes de Vasconcelos.

Castelo-Melhor (Count of) Philip II

12 November 1611

A royal charter set rules for corregedors conducting municipal elections and penalties for bribery.

Elections

9 December 1611

The Madalena do Mar priest's stipend was increased by 3,000 réis.

Madalena do Mar (parish)