dec 31, 1439 - The king granted (sold) monopoly privileges (”Charters”)
Description:
To both guilds, companies and cities,- Stora Enso from 1288 - 1347
Why?
Chartered companies represented a combined effort by government and merchants to grab riches of the new worlds
Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 31, 1439
Now
~ 586 years ago