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1500 in Portugal

Explore 4 historical events and records for Portugal in 1500.

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Historical records for Portugal in 1500

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January

25 January 1500

Rule of Brazil

Pinzon, Vicente Yanez · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Discovers Brazil & claims it for Portugal

26 January 1500

Discovery of Brazil

Pinzon, Vicente Yanez · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Discovers Brazil & claims it for Portugal

Other events (month unknown)

1500

Marriage

Manuel I · House / House of Avis

Maria the daughter of Isabella of Spain, marries her brother-in-law Manuel I

1500

Marriage

Maria · House / House of Avis

Daughter of Isabella of Spain, marries her brother-in-law the widowed Manuel I

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