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The most brutalizing force was the colourful marauding pirate, and
infamous nobleman, Bertrand de Montluc, who, in the 16th
century, ravaged Funchal, taking the exquisite gold and silver art
pieces from the churches, and stealing sugar and fine wines.
Afterwards, Montluc's fellow pirate noblemen sold everything in
Europe for high prices! Ironically these and other pirates
were a blessing in disguise, as they helped to advance a
world market.
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Above, picture of the legendary pirate Captain Kidd. Some wine next
to him.
Pirates served Madeira Wine in a most indirect way. |
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