Discovery of America
Colombus sets sail from Haiti & returns to Spain
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1493 in Spain
Explore 15 historical events and records for Spain in 1493.
Historical records for Spain in 1493
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January
Discovery of America
Rejoins Colombus & returns to Spain
Treaty of Narbonne
Rousillion & Cerdagne are ceded by France to Aragon. Charles VIII hopes to have Ferdinands support to invade Italy but he joins the Pope
February
Arrest of Christopher Colombus
Arrested by the Governor of the Azores, must prove he had been hired by Ferdinand II
Arrest of Martin Pinzon
Arrested by the Governor of the Azores to prove that he had been hired by Ferdinand II
Discovery of America
Lands ashore at the Azores on the return to Spain
Discovery of America
Lands ashore at the Azores on the return to Spain
March
Discovery of America
Returns to Palos where Colombus fleet had set out before landing in America
Discovery of America
Returns to Palos from where he had departed with his fleet before landing in America
April
Discovery of America
Arrives at the court of Ferdinand & Isabella with news of his voyage to America
Discovery of America
Arrives at the court of Ferdinand & Isabella with news of his voyage to America
May
Rule of America
The Pope grants Spain exclusive rights to American land 100 leagues west of the Azores
September
Discovery of America
Ferdinand backs a 2nd expedition with 17 ships which departs from Cadiz
Discovery of America
Ferdinand backs a 2nd expedition led by Colombus with 17 ships to depart from Cadiz
Other events (month unknown)
Treaty of Senlis
The Treaty of Senlis confirmed Philip's control over important Burgundian territories and strengthened his position as Habsburg ruler of the Netherlands.
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