His honours rarely coincided with Portuguese scientists at the time; on 1 April 1819, he was elected correspondent member or foreign member of the Royal Society of London and written about by others including John Rowley and S.R.
His awards rarely matched those of Portuguese scientists during that period; on 1 April 1819, he became a corresponding or foreign member of the Royal Society of London, with his work being mentioned by others including John Rowley and S.R.