Year · 1650

1650

Gaspar Homem de El-Rei and D. Isabel Florença founded the chapel of Nossa Senhora das Mercês at Lombo das Mercês, Arco da Calheta.

Lombo das MercêsOur Lady of Ransom (chapel) Gaspar Homem de El-ReiIsabel Florença Arco da CalhetaLombo das MercêsChapel of Our Lady of Ransom

1650

The English merchant Perry was trading in Funchal.

Perry Perry Funchal

1650

Canon Henrique Calaça de Viveiros founded the Incarnação convent in Funchal.

Convent of the Incarnation Henrique Calaça de Viveiros

1650–1675

Rafael Esteves built the chapel of Nossa Senhora do Desterro at Ledo e Vinhático, Arco da Calheta.

Ledo e Vinhatico Rafael Esteves Chapel of Our Lady of the Flight into EgyptLedo e Vinhático

1650–1699

The original chapel of Santa Clara in Funchal was demolished and the church entirely rebuilt and enlarged.

Memorable landmarksSt Clare (church)

1650–1699

Francisco Fernandes de Barros Maciel built the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Nazaré at Arco da Calheta.

Our Lady of Nazaré (chapels) Francisco Fernandes de Barros Maciel Arco da Calheta

2 May 1650

Bishop D. Jerónimo Fernando died and was buried in the Graça convent, Lisbon.

Jerónimo Fernando (Dom)

15 October 1650

A decree fixed the Porto do Moniz parish priest's stipend at 20$000 réis, a moio of wheat and a pipe of wine.

Porto do Moniz (parish)