sep 1, 1500 - Incentives for gold mining put in place
Description:
When Bobadilla became governor, he allowed any Spaniard to try gold mining, on the one condition that they gave an eleventh of what they earnt to the crown. This had an immediate effect and 300 kg of gold was found in 1501 alone.Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 1, 1500
Now
~ 525 years ago