Showing posts with label Spain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spain. Show all posts
Thursday, June 16, 2011
On this Date in 1586...
...Mary, Queen of Scots, recognizes Philip II of Spain as her heir and successor. Her official statement was, "Hey look, it's Philip II of Spain, my heir and successor."
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
On this Date in 1493...
...Pope Alexander VI divides the New World between Spain and Portugal along the Line of Demarcation. France and England look on in amusement.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
On this Date in 1937...
Friday, April 22, 2011
On this Date in 1529...
...Treaty of Saragossa divides the eastern hemisphere between Spain and Portugal along a line 297.5 leagues or 17° east of the Moluccas. Great Britain looks on in amusement.
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