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1500 in Spain

Explore 6 historical events and records for Spain in 1500.

Historical records for Spain in 1500

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April

Discovery of America

Cosa, Juan de la · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Completes a map of Colombus discoveries in America, was Colombus pilot

Other events (month unknown)

Arrest of Christopher Columbus

Ferdinand II · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Releases Colombus & backs him to lead a fleet to discover a westerly route to Asia

Arrest of Christopher Columbus

Ferdinand II · Government / Government of Spain

Ferdinand II has Christopher Colombus arrested for misrule as the Governor of Hispaniola

Birth of Charles V

Charles V · Castille · House / House of Habsburg

Birth of Charles V, son of Philip I of Castille

Discovery of America

Ferdinand II · Exploration / Exploration and Discovery

Releases Colombus & backs him to lead a fleet to discover a westerly route to Asia

Rule of Hispaniola

Ferdinand II · Government / Government of Spain

Ferdinand II has Christopher Colombus arrested for misrule as the Governor of Hispaniola

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