jun 7, 1494 - Treaty of Tordesillas
Description:
In prior years, these two nations "discovered" various lands around the world, leading to claim disputes. Therefore, Pope Alexander VI decided wrote this treaty to solve disputes, signed by Spain and Portugal. Many nations would later disregard this treaty, especially Protestant nations such as England and the Dutch Republic.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 7, 1494
Now
~ 531 years ago