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  1. 1854–1856

    Between 1854 and 1856 embroidery began to be produced on a large scale in Madeira for the English market.

    Embroidery England

  2. 1854

    António Evaristo de Ornelas took his doctorate in medicine at Paris.

    Ornelas (Baron of) António Evaristo de Ornelas Paris

  3. 1854

    The 2nd Count of Carvalhal married Matilde Montúfar Infante.

    Carvalhal (2nd Count of) Matilde Montúfar Infante

  4. 1854

    According to Dr Azevedo, the modern export of Madeiran sugar began.

    Sugar Azevedo

  5. 1854

    Robert McAndrew published his study on the distribution of North Atlantic molluscs.

    Andrew (Robert Mc.) Robert McAndrew

  6. 1854

    William Hadfield's book, including notes on Madeira, was published in London.

    Hadfield (William) William Hadfield Madeira

  7. 1854

    Medical inspection of prostitutes probably began in Madeira.

    Prostitution

  8. 1854

    Dr Francisco António Barral published in Lisbon his study of Funchal's climate and pulmonary phthisis.

    Barral (Dr Francisco António) Funchal

  9. 1854

    F. S. Dyster's 'Madeira as residence for invalids' was published in London.

    Dyster (F. S.) F. S. Dyster London

  10. 1854

    Lady Wortley observed that Maria Clementina still showed signs of her former beauty.

    Clementina (Maria) Lady Wortley

  11. 1854

    Famine again struck Porto Santo.

    Famine on Porto Santo Porto Santo

  12. 1854

    Owing to vine blight, Madeiran wine production fell to only 600 hectolitres.

    Mangra of the vine

  13. 1854

    Andrade Corvo published his report on the vine disease.

    Mangra of the vine

  14. 1854

    Princess Maria Amélia died, on which occasion Francisco António de Freitas e Abreu rendered public services.

    Abreu (Councillor Francisco António de Freitas e) Princess Maria Amélia

  15. 1854

    Dr G. Lund published The climate of the Island of Madeira in London.

    Lund (Dr G.) G. Lund

  16. 1854

    T. Vernon Wollaston's Insecta Maderensia was published in London.

    Wollaston (Thomas Vernon) Thomas Vernon Wollaston

  17. 1854

    Albers published the Malacographia maderensis in Berlin.

    Albers (Joan. Christ.) Joan. Christ. Albers Berlin

  18. 1854

    The first edition of Alexander D'Orsey's Colloquial Portuguese was published.

    D'Orsey (Alexander J. D.) Alexander J. D. D'Orsey

  19. 19 January 1854

    Dr António Alves da Silva died in Funchal aged 31.

    Alves da Silva (Dr António) Funchal

  20. 26 January 1854

    Funeral rites for Queen Maria II were held in Funchal.

    Funeral rites Maria II Funchal Cathedral (the Sé)

  21. 4 February 1854

    Paulo Perestrelo da Câmara died in Rio de Janeiro.

    Câmara (Paulo Perestrelo da) Paulo Perestrelo da Câmara Rio de Janeiro

  22. 15 March 1854

    He received the title of Viscount of Atouguia.

    Atouguia (Viscount of)

  23. 17 April 1854

    João Catanho de Meneses was born in Faial.

    Catanho de Meneses (Dr João) D. João de Meneses Faial

  24. 29 April 1854

    An agricultural exhibition promoted by João Maria Moniz was held at the São Lourenço palace in Funchal.

    ExhibitionsMoniz (João Maria) João Maria Moniz São Lourenço Palace

  25. 15 May 1854

    The last issue, no. 142, of the newspaper O Progressista appeared.

    Progressista (O)

  26. 22 May 1854

    The first issue of the newspaper O Clamor Publico appeared.

    Clamor Publico (O)

  27. 4 June 1854

    The French writer Charles Perreymond died in Funchal.

    Perreymond (Charles) Charles Perreymond Funchal

  28. 14 June 1854–25 June 1854

    José Gerardo Ferreira Passos was appointed civil governor of the Funchal district on 14 June and took office on 25 June 1854, also serving as military commander.

    Ferreira Passos (José Gerardo) José Gerardo Ferreira Passos Madeira

  29. 18 June 1854

    The yacht Experiência sailed for Rio de Janeiro with 188 emigrant colonists.

    Emigration Rio de Janeiro

  30. 4 July 1854

    Baron Charles Van Beneden was born in Belgium.

    Beneden (Baron Charles Van)

  31. 13 July 1854

    D. Manuel de Portugal e Castro died.

    Castro (Dom Manuel de Portugal e)

  32. 5 August 1854

    João de Freitas Branco was born in Funchal.

    Branco (João de Freitas) João de Freitas Branco Funchal

  33. 15 September 1854

    Canon António Aires Pacheco was born.

    Pacheco (Canon António Aires) António Aires Pacheco

  34. 25 October 1854

    The British steamer Forerunner was wrecked on the Badajeira shoal off Ponta de São Lourenço, killing three passengers and eleven crew.

    BadajeiraSão Lourenço lighthouseForerunner BadajeiraPonta de São Lourenço

  35. 10 November 1854

    Canon Dr António Vicente Varela was born in Ponta do Sol.

    Varela (Canon Dr António Vicente) António Vicente Varela Ponta do Sol

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