1505 in History

The planned marriage between Prince Henry and Catherine of Aragon is postponed amid disagreement over the unpaid Spanish dowry.

Henry grants a royal charter for Christ's College, Cambridge, supporting the educational foundation promoted by Margaret Beaufort.

Henry VIII repudiates his betrothal to Catherine of Aragon

Henry VIII repudiates his betrothal to Catherine of Aragon

Appointed Viceroy of India, on the condition that he would set up four forts on the south western Indian coast: at Anjediva Island, Cannanore, Cochin and Quilon

Appointed Viceroy of India, on the condition that he would set up four forts on the south western Indian coast: at Anjediva Island, Cannanore, Cochin and Quilon

Appointed Viceroy of India, on the condition that he would set up four forts on the south western Indian coast: at Anjediva Island, Cannanore, Cochin and Quilon.

The missions primary aims were to bring the spice trade under Portuguese control, to construct forts along the east African and Indian coasts, to further Portuguese spice trade through alliances with local chieftains, besides constructing trading posts.

With an armada of 22 ships, including 14 carracks and 6 caravels, Almeida departs from Lisbon.

The flagship us the carrack Sao Rafael captained by Fernao Soares

Appointed Viceroy of India, on the condition that he would set up four forts on the south western Indian coast: at Anjediva Island, Cannanore, Cochin and Quilon

Death of Joan of Valois