| 1607 |
Chapel of Holy Mother of the Necessidades built |
| 1717 |
D. João V starts construction of the Convent/ Palace of Mafra |
| 1742 |
D. João V builds the Palace, Enclosure, Gardens and Convent of the Necessidades |
| 1750 |
Death of D. João V. Church, Palace and part of the Convent completed |
| 1755 |
Lisbon's great earthquake; the Necessidades escaped unharmed, becoming the city's headquarters of the Oratorian monks |
| 1833 |
The Palace and Convent become official residence of D. Maria II |
| 1836 |
Marriage of D. Maria II to D. Fernando II |
| 1841 |
Bonnard appointed head gardener at Tapada das Necessidades by D. Fernando II |
| 1843 |
Development of an 'English style' garden and park by D. Fernando II |
| 1844 |
D. Pedro V orders construction of the Circular Greenhouse |
| 1853 |
D. Pedro V becomes king on the death of D. Maria II |
| 1861 |
Death of D. Pedro V. Palace of Ajuda becomes the Royal residence.
D. Fernando II remains at the Necessidades |
| 1889 |
Marriage of D. Carlos and D. Amelia who live at the Palace of Necessidades.
Construction of the Queen's atelier (House of the Regalo) |
| 1910 |
Foundation of the Republic. Necessidades bombed |
| 1916 |
Palace used as offices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
| 1974 |
Royal Riding School demolished to allow building of the National Defense Institute |
| 1983 |
Palace of the Necessidades given Listed Property status
Special Protection Zone defined |
