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/ref> The parish was first incorporated in 1976.
The first inhabitants on the island of São Miguel were primarily farmers, and were granted tracts of land to cultivate. These small populations would eventually form the nucleus of the three main agglomerations in southern São Miguel: Matriz (São Sebastião), Santa Clara e São Jose, and São Pedro. In addition to agriculture, farmers were fishermen, complementing their seasonal activities and sheltered by the natural harbours in the regions.
By 1499, the population included the writer Pêro de Teive, who signed the document that elevated Ponta Delgada to status of town. In the 19th century, at the beginning of the
Saint Peter
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) is the easternmost civil parish
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in the municipality
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The term ''municipality' ...
of Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada (; ) is the largest municipality (''concelho'') and executive capital of the Autonomous Region of the Azores in Portugal. It is located on São Miguel Island, the largest and most populous in the archipelago. As of 2021, it has 67,2 ...
on the island of São Miguel in the archipelago of the Azores
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. It is part of the historic downtown of Ponta Delgada. The population in 2011 was 7,742, in an area of 2.89 km2./ref> The parish was first incorporated in 1976.
History
The first inhabitants on the island of São Miguel were primarily farmers, and were granted tracts of land to cultivate. These small populations would eventually form the nucleus of the three main agglomerations in southern São Miguel: Matriz (São Sebastião), Santa Clara e São Jose, and São Pedro. In addition to agriculture, farmers were fishermen, complementing their seasonal activities and sheltered by the natural harbours in the regions.
By 1499, the population included the writer Pêro de Teive, who signed the document that elevated Ponta Delgada to status of town. In the 19th century, at the beginning of the Liberal Wars
The Liberal Wars (), also known as the Portuguese Civil War () and the War of the Two Brothers () was a civil war in Portugal that lasted from May 1828 to May 1834, fought between liberal progressive constitutionalists (led by former King P ...
, the residence of Morgado do Canto became the residence for Dom Pedro, Duke of Bragança, when he disembarked and installed his Liberal faction in the Azores. From here, the Duke would travel to the other islands and gather forces before parting for the continent with 7,500 troops to combat the Miguelist
In the history of Portugal, a Miguelist () is a supporter of the legitimacy of the king Miguel I of Portugal and his descendants.
Miguel was regent for his niece Queen Maria II of Portugal, and potential royal consort. However, he claimed the ...
faction. The departure occurred from Relvão, a zone that was later transformed into a public walkway and retained the title of Alameda da Liberdade or Alameda do Duque de Bragança.
Architecture
Civic
* Estate of the Baron of Laranjeiras () * Preparatory (School) Roberto Ivens () * Observatory Afonso Chaves ()Religious
* Convent of Nossa Senhora da Graça () * Church of São Pedro () * Hermitage of Mãe de Deus () * Hermitage of São Gonçalo ()Notable citizens
*Roberto Ivens
Roberto Ivens (12 June 1850 in Ponta Delgada – 28 January 1898 in Dafundo, Oeiras) was a Portuguese explorer of Africa, geographer, colonial administrator, and an officer of the Portuguese Navy.
Early life
Roberto Ivens was the son of Marga ...
(12 June 1850; São Pedro - 28 January 1898; Dafundo, Lisbon
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)
References
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