Year · 1749

1749

The chapel of Nossa Senhora das Vitórias was built in Machico.

Our Lady of Victories (chapel) Machico

1749

Death of the 8th Count of Vimioso.

Vimioso (Counts of)

1749–1750

According to Heberden, 1749 and 1750 were very dry years in Madeira.

Winter in Funchal Heberden

1749

The Fort of São Francisco was built in Santa Cruz, funded by fines on militiamen who missed lookout duty.

São Francisco (fort) Santa Cruz

1 April 1749

D. João V pardoned the finto tax owed for 1739–1749.

Taxes John V

9 June 1749

The foundation stone of the new Caniçal church was laid.

Caniçal (parish) Church of St Sebastian

10 June 1749

The stipend of the vicar of São Pedro was raised to 60,000 réis.

São Pedro (parish)

5 October 1749

The stipend of the priest of Serra de Água was confirmed without increase.

Serra de Água (parish)