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1803
After the flood destroyed the Calhau church, the seat of Santa Maria Maior parish was transferred to the church of São Tiago Menor.
Inscribed stonesProcession of the Bull of the Holy CrusadeSanta Maria Maior (parish)St James the Less (church) Church of St James the LessChurch of St James the Less
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1803
The oak was introduced to Madeira by the 1st Count of Carvalhal.
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1803
The juiz de fora allowed the mesteres to sit at the Funchal council table, prompting noble protest and a stormy session.
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1803
An electoral provision almost identical to that of 1613 was issued.
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1803
Dr João António Monteiro's translation of Jenner's work on vaccination was published in Lisbon.
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1803
William Penfold was living in Funchal.
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1803
The morgado João de Freitas da Silva was imprisoned in the fortress of São Tiago.
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4 January 1803–6 January 1803
Funchal held illuminations for the birth of an infante.
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15 January 1803–22 January 1803
On the governor's orders the São Sebastião chapel in Funchal was emptied, its images carried to São Tiago, and razed overnight.
Market and Chapel of St Sebastian José Manuel da Câmara Church of St James the Less
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30 March 1803
Anastácio Moniz de Bettencourt was appointed professor of rational philosophy in Funchal.
Bettencourt (Anastacio Moniz de) Anastácio Moniz de Bettencourt Funchal
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April 1803
The Prince Regent granted Dr João Francisco de Oliveira lands in São Jorge and the Quinta de Sant'Ana in Monte.
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5 April 1803
A royal notice granted the Misericórdia of Funchal a lottery of thirty contos, apparently never drawn.
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18 June 1803
A serious conflict between Governor José Manuel da Câmara and Bishop D. Luís Rodrigues de Vilares over the Jesuit college led the governor to force the bishop out of Funchal to Santo da Serra.
Rodrigues de Vilares (Dom Luís)St John the Evangelist (college and church) José Manuel da CâmaraD. Luís Rodrigues de Vilares Santo António da SerraJesuit College
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18 June 1803
The São Sebastião market in Funchal was inaugurated.
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23 June 1803
António Gil Gomes was born in Arco de São Jorge.
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30 June 1803
The Senado da Câmara of Funchal took possession of the house on the Largo da Sé.
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21 July 1803
Luís Vicente de Afonseca was born in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos.
Afonseca (Dr Luís Vicente de) Luís Vicente de Afonseca Estreito de Câmara de Lobos
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3 September 1803
Henrique Correia was imprisoned on the Ilhéu fortress for failing to dismount before Governor José Manuel da Câmara.
Governors General Henrique CorreiaJosé Manuel da Câmara Fortress of the Ilhéu
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9 October 1803
The great flood of 9 October 1803, considered Madeira's greatest calamity, devastated Funchal and other parts of the island, killing about 600 people and destroying the Calhau church, stream walls, bridges and chapels in Machico, Santa Cruz and elsewhere. It prompted Oudinot's mission and the city's spread outwards.
Flash floodsBibliographyCâmara (Dom José Manuel da)Christ (chapel)Historical datesFortaleza do PicoOld FunchalFunchal – I. Origin of the nameGeologyWinter in FunchalBoard for Agricultural Improvement of Madeira and Porto SantoLargo dos Milagres José Manuel da CâmaraReinaldo Oudinot FunchalMadeiraChurch of Our Lady of CalhauMachicoSanta CruzChapel of St PeterRibeira de João GomesRibeira do EngenhoLugar de BaixoBanda dos Moinhos
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15 October 1803
Ascenso de Sequeira Freire was appointed governor and captain-general of Madeira.
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18 October 1803
Funchal council commissioned João Pedro de Freitas Pereira Drumond to report on the city's state after the flood.
Drumond (João Pedro de Freitas Pereira) João Pedro de Freitas Pereira Drumond Funchal
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26 October 1803
A royal charter created the Junta da Justiça in Madeira.
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6 November 1803
A further governor's edict prohibited wine estufas in Madeira.
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11 November 1803
The nobility and people of Funchal agreed to the bishop's proposed vow to the Virgin after the flood.
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11 November 1803–13 November 1803
The Funchal town council, and then Bishop D. Luís Rodrigues de Vilares and the cathedral chapter, vowed an annual votive procession and feast every 9 October in honour of Our Lady's patronage.
Patron saintsVotive procession of 9 October D. Luís Rodrigues de Vilares Funchal Cathedral (the Sé)
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5 December 1803
Judge Joaquim António de Araújo and the new governor Ascenso de Sequeira Freire arrived in Funchal on the frigate Carlota.
Rodrigues de Vilares (Dom Luís) Joaquim António de AraújoAscenso de Sequeira Freire Funchal
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8 December 1803
Ascenso de Sequeira Freire took office as governor of Madeira in Funchal.
Freire (Ascenso de Sequeira) Ascenso de Sequeira Freire Funchal
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10 December 1803–11 December 1803
Bishop D. Luís Rodrigues de Vilares and the dismissed governor sailed separately from Madeira to Lisbon under government orders.
Câmara (Dom José Manuel da)Rodrigues de Vilares (Dom Luís) D. Luís Rodrigues de Vilares