Year · 1740

18 January 1740

The Conselho de Fazenda ordered the building of a new parish church at Arco de São Jorge.

Arco de São Jorge (parish)

September 1740

George Anson's squadron of eight ships called at Madeira on its way to the Pacific.

Anson (Jorge) Jorge Anson

7 November 1740–5 May 1741

Frei João do Nascimento was appointed bishop of Funchal by João V, confirmed by Pope Benedict XIV on 5 January 1741, and consecrated on 5 May 1741.

Nascimento (Dom Friar João do) John VBenedict XIV

c. 1740

Francisco João Róscio was born in Madeira.

Róscio (Francisco João) Francisco João Róscio