The Signing of the Treaty of Tordesillas

1989-11-09

The Treaty of Tordesillas divided the newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal.

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John II of Portugal

King of Portugal

John II of Portugal was a key figure in Portuguese maritime exploration and colonization. He negotiated with Spain to secure favorable terms in the Treaty of Tordesillas, ensuring Portugal's access to valuable territories in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

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Christopher Columbus

Explorer

Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer, undertook four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the Americas to European exploration. His discoveries influenced the negotiations leading to the Treaty of Tordesillas and the division of the New World.

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Ferdinand II of Aragon

King of Spain

Ferdinand II of Aragon, along with his wife Isabella I of Castile, sponsored Christopher Columbus' voyage to the New World. He played a key role in the signing of the Treaty of Tordesillas, which divided the newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal.

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