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Luís António de Sousa Botelho Mourão

1722–1798

Born
1722, Kingdom of Portugal
Country of birth
Kingdom of Portugal, today Portugal
Died
5 Oct 1798, Vila Real
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  • Birth1722, Kingdom of PortugalProbableDisputed1 competing claim1 source
  • Death5 Oct 1798, Vila RealProbableDisputed1 competing claim1 source

A life in time

  1. Born · Kingdom of Portugal

    Birth, Kingdom of Portugal

  2. Child born: José María de Souza Botelho

    Birth

  3. Died · Vila Real

    Death, Vila Real

What was it like?

The world around Kingdom of Portugal, 1722: who ruled, who else was alive, how people lived. This is general history, not a record about the family, and every item shows where it comes from.

To maintain appearance, clothing was often repaired with patches or worn items were turned inside out by tailors once they became frayed from use.

Known for

Dom Luís António de Sousa Botelho Mourão, 4th Morgado de Mateus, was a Portuguese noble, after the restoration of São Paulo autonomy, he became the first Captain general of the Captaincy of São Paulo, in 1765, seventeen years after being subordinate to Rio de Janeiro.

During their lifetime

  1. 1724

    Devastating 1724 storm hits Lisbon

    A massive windstorm and rain event on November 19, 1724, caused widespread destruction in Lisbon and beyond, killing over 160 people.

  2. 1737

    1737-1738 drought causes crop failures

    A severe drought lasting from late 1737 through early 1738 led to widespread crop failures and public health issues, prompting city-wide religious processions for rain.

  3. 1748

    Águas Livres Aqueduct begins operations

    The Águas Livres Aqueduct, a massive engineering project to supply water to the city of Lisbon, began operating in 1748.

  4. 1755

    The 1755 Great Lisbon Earthquake

    The 1755 earthquake killed up to 90,000 people and destroyed most of Lisbon, forcing survivors to live in tents while the government mandated earthquake-resistant construction.

  5. 1756

    Foundation of the Douro Wine Company

    The government established the Douro Wine Company in 1756 to regulate wine production and exports, often using harsh methods that triggered violent riots.

  6. 1769

    Abolition of slavery in continental Portugal

    In 1769, the Marquis of Pombal abolished slavery in continental Portugal and Portuguese India, significantly changing the legal status of enslaved people.

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