Year1707

Name: A flood damaged the church of Nossa Senhora do Calhau in Funchal and much of its churchyard.
Start: 1707

1707

A flood damaged the church of Nossa Senhora do Calhau in Funchal and much of its churchyard.

Our Lady of Calhau (church)
1707

Construction of the Fort of São Pedro in Funchal, ordered by Duarte Sodré Pereira, was completed, according to an inscription on its gate.

São Pedro (fort)São Pedro (fort) Duarte Sodré Pereira
1707–1725

Hans Sloane's Voyage, including his impressions of Madeira, was published in London.

Sloane (Dr Hans) Hans Sloane London Madeira
1707

D. Rodrigo da Costa was appointed viceroy of India.

Costa (Dom Rodrigo da) India
1707

A flood caused considerable damage across Madeira.

Flash floods
15 November 1707

D. João V instituted the new ordenanças (militia).

Militia John V

Year · 1707