History of the Spanish Language

By danny2004de
  • The Fall of Rome
    476

    The Fall of Rome

    Latin flourishes into Romance Languages
  • Moors Invade Spain
    Jan 1, 711

    Moors Invade Spain

    Introduces Arab Words to Spanish
  • Period: Jan 1, 1200 to Dec 31, 1299

    King Alfonso X

    King Alfonso declares Spanish as Spain's official language
  • Period: Jan 1, 1300 to Dec 31, 1399

    Moors are Expelled from Spain

  • Christopher Columbus in the New World
    Oct 1, 1492

    Christopher Columbus in the New World

    Christopher Columbus lands in the New World
  • Period: Oct 1, 1492 to Dec 10, 1492

    Christopher Columbus

    Christopher Columbus has 3 more trips to the New World
  • Spain Takes Over Peru,Spain, and Chile
    Nov 15, 1512

    Spain Takes Over Peru,Spain, and Chile

  • Royal Spanish Academy is Created

    Royal Spanish Academy is Created