Year · 1751

1751

Dr Heberden gave the first favourable account of Madeira's climate.

Climate Heberden

1751

A measles epidemic caused notable mortality in Madeira; Dr Thomas Heberden gave excellent service during it in Funchal.

DiseasesEpidemicsHeberden (Dr Thomas) Thomas Heberden Funchal

1751

Rodrigo da Costa Almeida held the post of capitão-cabo of the Fortress of Pico.

Fortaleza do Pico Rodrigo da Costa Almeida

1751

Bernardo da Gama was captain of the Fort of São Jorge at Calheta.

São Jorge da Calheta (fort) Bernardo da Gama Calheta

1751

The old episcopal palace of Funchal was built.

Diocese of Funchal Bishop's palace

1751–15 September 1751

The chapel of Nossa Senhora do Monte at Lombo das Terças, Ponta do Sol, was built by local people, and licence to bless it was granted on 15 September 1751.

Lombo das TêrçasOur Lady of the Mount (chapel) Chapel of Our Lady of the MountPonta do Sol

1751

The date 1751 was inscribed on the high altar of the Chapel of São Roque, Machico, perhaps marking a new altar.

St Roch (chapel) Chapel of St Roch

4 January 1751

D. José I was acclaimed king in Funchal.

Acclamations of monarchs Joseph I Funchal

10 March 1751

Padre José Lopes wrote that the chapel was dedicated to St Quitéria.

St John the Evangelist (college and church)

21 July 1751–27 August 1751

D. Álvaro José Xavier Botelho de Távora was appointed governor and captain-general of Madeira and took office on 27 August 1751.

Távora (Dom Álvaro José Xavier Botelho de) D. Álvaro José Xavier Botelho de Távora

9 September 1751

The foundation stone of the parish church of Prazeres was laid and blessed.

Prazeres (parish)