Year · 1624

1624–1634

Bishop Jerónimo Fernando governed Madeira, the period of events mentioned in the Arte de Furtar.

Art of Stealing D. Jerónimo Fernando

1624

António de Carvalhal Esmeraldo owned the house held to be one of Zarco's dwellings.

Residences of Zarco

1624

João Fernandes Vieira left Madeira and changed his name.

Felner (Rodrigo José de Lima) João Fernandes Vieira

1624

Francisco de Sousa was appointed first master gunner of the Pico fortress.

Fortaleza do Pico Francisco de Sousa

27 June 1624

Governor-general D. Francisco Henriques died in office in Madeira (another entry gives 23 July 1624).

Henriques (Dom Francisco)Pico (Castle of São João do) D. Francisco Henriques Madeira

3 August 1624

Bishop D. Jerónimo Fernando was confirmed as governor-general of Madeira by royal letter.

Henriques (Dom Francisco) D. Jerónimo Fernando Madeira