1494 ⟶ Spain and Portugal Divide the World with Treaty
Spain and Portugal sign the Treaty of Tordesillas and agree ...
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📜 Portugal's Independence Recognized by Kingdom of León
The Treaty of Zamora recognizes Portuguese independence from the Kingdom of León. Portugal also recognizes the suzerainty of the pope.⟶
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Vatican City🗺️ Spain and Portugal Divide the World with Treaty
Spain and Portugal sign the Treaty of Tordesillas and agree to divide the World outside of Europe between themselves.⟶
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SpainPortugalVatican City🗺️ Pinzón's Encounter with Brazil and the Treaty of Tordesillas
Spanish navigator Vicente Yáñez Pinzón encounters Brazil but is prevented from claiming it by the Treaty of Tordesillas.⟶
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BrazilSpainPortugal🇵🇹 Cabral Claims Brazil for Portugal
Portuguese navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral claims Brazil for Portugal.⟶
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PortugalBrazil🗺️ Treaty of Zaragoza Divides Spice Islands and Defines Antimeridian
Treaty of Zaragoza defined the antimeridian of Tordesillas attributing the Moluccas to Portugal and Philippines to Spain.⟶
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SpainPortugal🤝 Spain Recognizes Portuguese Independence
Peace Treaty of Lisbon between Spain and Portugal recognizes Portugal as independent country.⟶
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