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João de Castro do Canto e Melo, 1.º visconde de Castro

Angra do Heroísmo, 1740 – Rio de Janeiro, 2 Nov 1826

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A life in time

  1. 1740

    Born in Angra do Heroísmo

  2. 1792–1797

    2 children are born

  3. 2 Nov 1826

    Dies in Rio de Janeiro

Family

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Partner

Children · 2

During his lifetime

He lived through 9 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Angra do Heroísmo.

General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.

The 1740s · João is born in Angra do Heroísmo

Who governed

In the news1729–1740

Diamond mining formalized in Minas Gerais

Diamond mining regulations were formalized after their discovery, eventually leading to the creation of a strict, isolated Diamond District in 1740.

Music

Guitars and violins fueled lively festivities

During social events, when festivities became lively, it was common for guests to play the guitar or violin and sing before transitioning into dances.

War of the Austrian Succession. When Maria Theresa inherited the Habsburg lands, Prussia seized Silesia and much of Europe joined the fight.In Europe · 1740–1748

War of the Austrian Succession. When Maria Theresa inherited the Habsburg lands, Prussia seized Silesia and much of Europe joined the fight.

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Daily life

Simple cooking and olive oil use

Cooking often occurred in a simple space with a portable hearth and limited tools; olive oil was the primary fat used for cooking, as religious customs restricted the use of animal fats on certain days.

In the news1748

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.

What people wore

Women's footwear and regional clothing habits

Women in the Beira Litoral region often went barefoot to save shoes, carrying wooden clogs or slippers to put on when entering villages. They typically wore wide skirts, cotton or linen blouses, and a black hat worn over a headscarf.

Getting around

Travel by foot and pack animals

In the mid-18th century, ordinary people primarily traveled on foot or used pack animals like mules, as there were almost no carriage roads for public transport. Travel was slow and difficult, with carriages like the seggia or liteira being rare, expensive luxuries for the elite.