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  1. 1887

    The naturalist I. C. Thompson visited Madeira in the spring of 1887.

    Thompson (I. C.) Isaac C. Thompson

  2. 1887–1888

    The 'Parreca' riots against the parish councils (juntas de paróquia) spread terror across Madeira in 1887–1888, and troops were sent to restore order. At Arco da Calheta armed force was used, and on 22 November 1887 rioters occupied Caniço church, where troops fired and killed four people and a soldier also died.

    Arco da Calheta (parish)Historical datesMilitary garrisonParish councilsPopular riots Caniço

  3. 1887–1897

    Dr Fidelio de Freitas Branco represented Madeira in parliament in four legislatures.

    Branco (Dr Fidelio de Freitas) Fidelio de Freitas Branco

  4. 1887–1892

    Quirino Avelino de Jesus studied law at Coimbra from 1887, graduating in 1892.

    Jesus (Dr Quirino Avelino de) Quirino Avelino de Jesus Coimbra

  5. 1887–1889

    Tomás Nunes de Serra e Moura represented Madeira in parliament as a peer, and Canon Feliciano João Teixeira again represented Madeira in parliament.

    Serra e Moura (Tomás Nunes de)Teixeira (Canon Feliciano João) Tomás Nunes de Serra e MouraFeliciano João Teixeira

  6. 1887–1888

    Felisberto de Betencourt Miranda compiled his genealogical notes on Madeiran families.

    Miranda (Felisberto de Betencourt) Felisberto de Betencourt Miranda

  7. 1887

    Pedro José Lomelino completed the course of the Funchal Medical School.

    Lomelino (Pedro José) Pedro José Lomelino Funchal

  8. 1887

    The Banco Commercial da Madeira was dissolved, with losses to its shareholders.

    Banks

  9. 1887

    After the death of Fontes Pereira de Melo, the Madeiran Regenerators followed António de Serpa Pimentel.

    Political Parties António de Serpa Pimentel

  10. 1887

    Henrique Félix Freitas Vale published 'A Crise Agrícola da Madeira', and Francisco Vieira published 'Petalas'.

    Freitas Vale (Henrique Félix)Vieira (Francisco) Henrique Félix Freitas ValeVieira Portuense

  11. 1887

    I. C. Thompson published a study of the copepods of Madeira and the Canaries.

    Carcinology Isaac C. Thompson Canary Islands

  12. 1887

    Demolition began of the hovels of the Beco do Cemitério and adjoining lanes in Funchal.

    Cemitério (alley) Beco do Cemitério

  13. 1887

    Padre João Maurício Henriques began serving in Funchal with the 12th Caçadores regiment.

    Henriques (Father João Maurício) João Maurício Henriques Funchal

  14. 1887

    E. Stizenberger published 'Lichenes insulae Maderae'.

    Stizenberger (E.) E. Stizenberger

  15. 1887

    João da Câmara Leme published his poetry volume 'Amor e Pátria' in Funchal.

    Leme (João da Câmara) D. João Frederico da Câmara Leme Funchal

  16. 1887

    The Teatro Esperança was bought by the Conde de Canavial and renamed after him.

    Teatro Esperança João da Câmara Leme Homem de Vasconcelos, Conde de Canavial

  17. 1887–1889

    The Visconde de Gonçalves de Freitas sat as elective peer of the realm for Madeira.

    Gonçalves de Freitas (Viscount of)

  18. 6 February 1887–22 August 1887

    The newspaper Jornal da Manhã was published in 1887, producing 128 issues.

    Jornal da Manhã

  19. 17 February 1887

    Funchal council accepted António Joaquim Marques's proposal for a rack railway from Funchal to Monte.

    Monte Railway António Joaquim Marques FunchalMonte

  20. 6 March 1887–1889

    Canon Alfredo César de Oliveira was elected deputy for Madeira on 6 March 1887 but withdrew in favour of Henrique de Sant'Ana e Vasconcelos, who filled the seat until 1889.

    Oliveira (Canon Alfredo César de)Santana e Vasconcelos (Henrique de) Canon Alfredo César de OliveiraHenrique de Sant'Ana e Vasconcelos

  21. 13 May 1887

    Padre Jaime de Gouveia Barreto was born in Porto Moniz.

    Barreto (Father Jaime de Gouveia) Father Jaime de Gouveia Barreto Porto Moniz

  22. 13 June 1887

    Padre António da Silva Figueira was born.

    Figueira (Father António da Silva) António da Silva Figueira

  23. 16 June 1887

    Prince Nicholas of Leuchtenberg left Madeira for Europe.

    Leuchtenberg (Duke of)

  24. 8 July 1887

    José Marciano da Silveira died in Funchal.

    Silveira (José Marciano da) José Marciano da Silveira Funchal

  25. 27 July 1887

    The artists formally handed over the completed Funchal theatre (later Teatro Manuel de Arriaga) to the council.

    Manuel de Arriaga Theatre Luigi ManiniEugénio Cotrim

  26. 3 August 1887

    Dr Arsénio Teixeira Jardim was born in Funchal.

    Teixeira Jardim (Dr Arsénio) Arsénio Teixeira Jardim Funchal

  27. 30 September 1887

    Gabriel Rocha de Gouveia was born at Arco da Calheta.

    Rocha de Gouveia (Gabriel) Gabriel Rocha de Gouveia Arco da Calheta

  28. 23 November 1887

    Padre Eduardo Clemente Nunes Pereira was born in Câmara de Lobos.

    Pereira (Father Eduardo Clemente Nunes) Eduardo Pereira Câmara de Lobos

  29. 24 November 1887

    José da Cruz Batista Santos was born.

    Batista Santos (José da Cruz) José da Cruz Batista Santos

  30. 5 December 1887

    The revised project for the quay in front of the entrance to Funchal was approved by ministerial order.

    Quay opposite the Entrance to the City

  31. 10 December 1887

    A contract made the Banco de Portugal agency in Funchal the cashier of the state treasury from early 1888.

    Banks

  32. 29 December 1887

    A decree divided Portugal into three customs districts, making Funchal a delegation of Ponta Delgada, to general displeasure in Funchal.

    Fiscal Organisation Ponta Delgada

  33. 31 December 1887

    A decree created the Valadas commission of inquiry to study Madeira's economic crisis.

    BibliographyParish councils

  34. c. 1887

    Around 1887 the sugar-cane borer began to disappear from Madeira owing to the introduced Argentine ant.

    Sugar-cane borer

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