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  1. 1622

    António Dantas founded the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Penha de França in Funchal.

    DantasOur Lady of the Peña de Francia (chapel)Pontinha (locality, road, islets and mole) António Dantas Chapel of Our Lady of the Peña de Francia

  2. 1622

    A religious play was staged in the church of São João Evangelista in Funchal for the canonisation of Francis Xavier.

    Theatre Francis Xavier Church of St John the EvangelistFunchal

  3. 1622

    Padre Luís de Morais died.

    Morais (Father Luís de) Father Luís de Morais

  4. 20 July 1622

    D. Francisco Henriques was appointed governor-general of Madeira.

    Henriques (Dom Francisco) D. Francisco Henriques Madeira

  5. 28 October 1622–1640

    D. Francisco Henriques took office as governor-general of Madeira on 28 October 1622 and began building the Castle of São João Baptista do Pico above Funchal, constructed between 1622 and 1640.

    FriasHenriques (Dom Francisco)Pico (Castle of São João do) D. Francisco Henriques Fortress of São João Baptista do PicoPico dos FriasFunchal

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