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476
Fall of Roman Empire
The Roman Empire falls. (Latin flourished into Romance
languages including Spanish) -
Oct 7, 711
The Moors Invade Spain
The Moors invade Spain in 711, bringing Arab words to the Spanish language. -
Oct 7, 1200
Official Language of Spain
King Alfonso X in the 13th century decrees that Spanish is the
official language of Spain -
Oct 7, 1350
Moors are Expelled from Spain
In the 14th century Moors are expelled from spain -
Oct 12, 1492
New World Landing
In 1492 Christopher Columbus lands in the “New World” -
Oct 13, 1493
Columbus' Second Voyage
Christopher Columbus begins 2nd Expedition to The New World with 17 ships and over 1000 men. -
May 30, 1498
Columbus' 3rd Voyage
Columbus leaves Spain with 6 ships on his third trip to the New World. -
May 11, 1502
Columbus' 4th Voyage
Columbus takes 4 ships to explore the Western Caribbean. Columbus and his crew are stranded in Jamaica. -
Aug 13, 1521
Spain Conquers Mexico
Cortés captures the Aztec capital. -
Jul 7, 1533
Spain Conquers Peru
Pizarro and his men conquer Peru. -
Oct 7, 1541
Spain Conquers Chile.
Pedro de Valdivia arrives in Chile. -
Royal Academy
Royal Academy of the Spanish Language is created.
