Year · 1627

1627

Martim Vaz founded the Nazaré chapel at São Martinho.

Our Lady of Nazaré (chapels) Martim Vaz NazaréSão Martinho

18 January 1627

D. Francisco de Sousa was appointed governor-general of Madeira.

Sousa (Dom Francisco) Francisco de Sousa

13 October 1627

Dr Estêvão Leitão (or Coelho) de Meireles was named judge of an alçada to punish crimes in Madeira and enforce earlier sentences.

Alçadas (special tribunals)Castilian rule Estêvão Leitão de MeirelesEstevão Coelho de Meireles