The freguesia of Prazeres, located in Madeira, was officially created through a letter issued by Bishop D. António Teles da Silva, dated February 2, 1680. This creation resulted from prior authorization granted by an alvará from the regent prince D. Pedro, issued on December 28, 1676. The seat of the new freguesia was established at the Chapel of Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres, built in the 17th century.
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Parishes of Madeira: Prazeres
Funchal Notícias13 September 2026 at 02:19
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This information is of interest to readers from the Madeira region, especially residents or descendants of Prazeres, by documenting the historical and administrative origin of this freguesia. It establishes a historical context about when and how this community was formally organized under the religious and royal authority of the time.
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