Year · 1655

1655

Padre Francisco de Castro's Sermão da Visitação was printed at La Rochelle.

Castro (Father Francisco de) Francisco de Castro La Rochelle

16 January 1655

Pedro da Silva da Cunha was appointed governor and captain-general of Madeira.

Cunha (Pedro da Silva da) Pedro da Silva da Cunha Madeira

7 April 1655

A royal charter concerning irrigation water in Madeira was issued.

Water

17 April 1655

The fleet carrying D. Francisco Manuel de Melo into exile left Lisbon, reaching Madeira four days later.

Melo (Dom Francisco Manuel de) Madeira

22 April 1655

Pedro da Silva da Cunha took office as governor of Madeira.

Cunha (Pedro da Silva da) Pedro da Silva da Cunha Madeira

15 May 1655

The fleet carrying D. Francisco Manuel de Melo left Madeira for Cabo Verde.

Melo (Dom Francisco Manuel de) Funchal

4 December 1655

Benedito Catalão was appointed lieutenant of the Castelo de São João do Pico.

Pico (Castle of São João do) Benedito Catalão

20 December 1655

Cidrão signed the first deed donating property to found the Recolhimento do Bom Jesus.

Retreat House of the Good Jesus