1520 ⟶ Portuguese Diplomatic Mission Reaches Ethiopia
The first European diplomatic mission to Ethiopia, sent by t...
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🤝 Portuguese Diplomatic Mission Reaches Ethiopia
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ExplorationColonialismBattleAge of ExplorationEuropean ExplorationSpanish EmpireMaritime HistoryWarfare
Philippines
Portugal
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Military HistoryCharles VOttoman EmpireHabsburg EmpireSiegeImperialismNaval Warfare
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WarfareMilitary HistoryConflictEthiopian EmpireHorn of AfricaReligious Warfare
EthiopiaPortugal
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WarfareHoly Roman EmpireSpanish EmpireMilitary HistoryItalian WarsBattleEarly Modern Warfare
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Morocco
Mali