Year · 1701

1701

Eusébio da Silva Barros founded the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Boa Nova at São Gonçalo.

Our Lady of the Good News (chapel) Eusébio da Silva Barros Boa Nova

11 January 1701

The provedor da Fazenda was allowed to summon militia officers and soldiers as witnesses without the governor's leave.

Superintendent of the Treasury

1 March 1701

João da Costa de Ataíde e Azevedo was appointed governor and captain-general of Madeira.

Azevedo (João da Costa de Ataíde e) João da Costa de Ataíde e Azevedo

12 June 1701

João da Costa de Ataíde e Azevedo took office as governor and captain-general of Madeira.

Azevedo (João da Costa de Ataíde e) João da Costa de Ataíde e Azevedo Funchal

18 October 1701

A charter reduced the municipal election of militia officers to mere recommendation.

Militia