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1498 in Spain

Explore 4 historical events and records for Spain in 1498.

Historical records for Spain in 1498

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August

Discovery of Orinoco

Colombus, Christopher · River Orinoco · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Lands at the mouth of the river Orinoco

Other events (month unknown)

Capture of Naples

Cordoba, Gonzalo Fernendez de · Naples · Warfare / Italian Wars

Sent in 1495 with 5,000 men to aid Ferdinand of Naples & recover his kingdom, returns with success in 1498

Death of Isabel

Isabel · House / House of Avis

Death of Isabel, with 1 son Miguel who becomes heir to both Spain & Portugal

Succession

Miguel · House / House of Avis

Isabel dies aged 28 with 1 son Miguel who becomes heir to both Spain & Portugal

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