Papal Bull
Papal bull ratified by Alexander VI
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1494 in Spain
Explore 12 historical events and records for Spain in 1494.
Historical records for Spain in 1494
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May
Treaty of Tordessillas
Papal bull ratified by Alexander VI. Establishes a line of demarcation between Spanish & Portuguese discoveries
Discovery of Jamaica
Discovers Jamaice & names the island Santiago, St James
June
Treaty of Tordessillas
The Pope grants Spain exclusive rights to American land 250 leagues west of the Azores
Other events (month unknown)
Assumption of Personal Government
Philip was declared of age in 1494 and assumed personal government of the Burgundian Netherlands after years of regency under his father and other governors.
Discovery of Dominica
Discovers Dominica
Discovery of Guadalope
Lands on Islands that will be called Guadalope
Discovery of Marigalante
Discovers Marigalante
Discovery of Puerto Rico
Discovers Puerto Rico
Discovery of Virgin Islands
Lands in the Virgin Islands
Rule of Haiti
Founds the township of Isabella in Hispaniola, Haiti
Rule of Haiti
Colombus founds the township of Isabella in Hispaniola, Haiti
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