14 August 1498Discovery of OrinocoChristopher Colombus
Lands at the mouth of the river Orinoco
Historical records for Spain in 1498, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Lands at the mouth of the river Orinoco
Sent in 1495 with 5,000 men to aid Ferdinand of Naples & recover his kingdom, returns with success in 1498
Death of Isabel, with 1 son Miguel who becomes heir to both Spain & Portugal
Isabel dies aged 28 with 1 son Miguel who becomes heir to both Spain & Portugal
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