jan 1, 1595 - monopoly in the slave trade
Description:
in a pattern that was to be adhered to for several decades, Philip II of Spain grants Pedro Gomes Reinal, a Portuguese merchant, a near monopoly in the slave trade. Reinal agrees to provide Spanish America with 4250 African slaves annually, with a further 1000 slaves being provided by other merchants.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1595
Now
~ 431 years ago