Year1796
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1796–10 March 1798
The Funchal council rented Fernando José Correia Brandão's building until it could no longer afford the rent.
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1796
The Swedish consulate in Madeira was established.
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11 March 1796
A forest decree was issued for Madeira.
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22 June 1796
Bishop José da Costa Torres of Funchal was transferred to the see of Elvas.
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6 October 1796
Bishop José da Costa Torres, surrounded by troops at Penha, was forced to embark by night and left Madeira hastily without farewells.
Costa Torres (Dom José da)Our Lady of the Peña de Francia (chapel) D. José da Costa Torres
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19 November 1796
The council ordered quadrilheiros to wear an identifying badge.