Year · 1758

1758

The chapel of Nossa Senhora de Belém was rebuilt by Francisco Inácio Telo de Meneses.

Our Lady of Bethlehem (chapel) Francisco Inácio Telo de Meneses

1758

João de Morais Perestrelo was captain of the Caniçal fort.

Caniçal (fort) João de Morais Perestrelo Caniçal

1758

The palace that now houses Funchal's town hall was built.

Town hall

1758–1759

Bishop Brandão served as governor and captain-general of Madeira.

Brandão (Dom Gaspar Afonso da Costa)

17 May 1758

José Correia de Sá was appointed governor and captain-general of Madeira.

Sá (José Correia de) José Correia de Sá Madeira

4 July 1758

A decree required passports for those leaving Madeira.

Emigration