Year · 1761

1761

Francisco José Rodrigues de Andrade was born.

Andrade (Dom Francisco José Rodrigues de) Francisco José Rodrigues de Andrade

1761

The Carta critica by Julião Fernandes da Silva was printed.

Fernandes da Silva (Dr Julião)

1761

A Council of War provision added a pipe of wine to the annual pay of the Paul do Mar fort's master gunner.

Porto da Cruz (fort) Fort of Santo António

3 January 1761

An order licensed British subjects to build a cemetery in Funchal.

British Cemetery FunchalBritish Chapel and Cemetery

9 March 1761

João Francisco de Oliveira was born in Funchal.

Oliveira (Dr João Francisco de) Dr. João Francisco de Oliveira Funchal

7 May 1761

Funchal council consulted the government on the treasurer's collection of the wine levy for foundlings.

Foundlings Funchal

19 September 1761

A royal decree prohibited transporting slaves to mainland Portugal and freed those arriving there.

Slaves

9 December 1761

Funchal council resolved to hold festivities for the birth of Prince José.

Public rejoicing José, Prince of Brazil

22 December 1761

The Conselho de Fazenda was confirmed by law.

Superintendent of the Treasury