Year1724
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1724
Nicolau Francisco Xavier da Silva published Puro e affectuoso sacrificio in Lisbon.
Silva (Nicolau Francisco Xavier da) Nicolau Francisco Xavier da Silva Lisbon
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27 May 1724
A royal letter removed games, dances and figures from the Corpus Christi procession, except St George.
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30 May 1724
The Santa Quitéria chapel at Lombo da Estrela, Calheta, was built and its deed of endowment signed.
Lombo da EstrelaSt Quiteria (chantries) João de Abreu Lombo da EstrelaCalheta
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4 June 1724
The deed of endowment of the Santo António chapel at Arco da Calheta, built in 1724, was executed.
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6 June 1724
Francisco da Costa Freire was appointed governor and captain-general of Madeira.
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27 July 1724
Francisco da Costa Freire took office as governor of Madeira.
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18 November 1724
A flood devastated Machico, killing 26 people and razing over 80 houses.
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23 December 1724
Funchal merchants petitioned the Senate on the wine trade and the entry of north-coast wine.