New World
Sails from Spain with the newly appointed Governor of Hispaniola, Nicolas de Ovando y Caceres, on a fleet of 30 ships, the largest fleet that had ever sailed to the New World
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1502 in Spain
Explore 7 historical events and records for Spain in 1502.
Historical records for Spain in 1502
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Discovery of Honduras
Lands in Honduras
Discovery of Nicaragua
Lands in Nicaragua
Governor
Appointed Governor of Hispaniola
Recognition by Cortes of Toledo
The Cortes of Toledo recognized Philip and Joanna as heirs to the Castilian succession after the deaths of the senior heirs of Ferdinand and Isabella.
Recognition by Cortes of Zaragoza
Philip and Joanna were also recognized in Aragon as prospective successors, reinforcing their dynastic claim to the Spanish crowns.
Santo Domingo
Helps found the colony of Santo Domingo
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