Year · 1798

1798

Bishop Luís Rodrigues de Vilares took possession of the diocese of Funchal early in the year.

Rodrigues de Vilares (Dom Luís)

1798

Funchal's arms still showed two sugar canes, as seen on a silver inkstand of that year.

Arms

1798

Joaquim de Oliveira Álvares was appointed second lieutenant in the navy.

Alvares (Joaquim de Oliveira) Joaquim de Oliveira Álvares

1798

Construction of the Pilar de Banger in Funchal was completed at a cost of 1,350 pounds sterling.

Banger (John Light)

26 March 1798

Governor Diogo Pereira Forjaz Coutinho left the governorship because of illness.

Forjaz Coutinho (Dom Diogo Pereira)

30 March 1798

Captain-general Diogo Pereira Forjaz Coutinho died in Funchal and was buried in the Carmo church.

Forjaz Coutinho (Dom Diogo Pereira)Freemasonry Carmo church

13 May 1798

The Madeira post office was created under an administrator.

Post Office

1 November 1798

The sea brought down one of the two pillars of the bell-shaped islet that gave Campanário its name.

Campanário (parish)