John Blandy (1783-1855)
“The Briton John Blandy was born in Dorchester in 1783 and came to Madeira for the first time in 1783 and came to Madeira for the first time in 1807 as quartermaster for the British garrison. He fell in love with the island and four years later, after leaving military service, he settled on the island for good. Blandy purchased the house at 8, Rua de São Francisco and founded a business dealing in Madeira wine. “Blandy`s Madeira Wine Company” became well-known all over Europe and had successful branches not just in England, but also in Lisbon and later on Gran Canaria.” (pg. 36)
“AA . Baedeker - Madeira” (2000) Automobile Association Developments Limited, Hampshire: AA Publishing
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