The discoveries

By Maider Fdez
  • 1479

    The Treaty of Alcáçovas

    The Treaty of Alcáçovas
    With this, the considerable rivarly with Castilla was resolved in 1479.
  • 1484

    Rejection of Christopher Columbus project

    Rejection of Christopher Columbus project
    This project was rejected by the King John II of Portugal in 1484.
  • 1487

    Bartolomeu Dias

    Bartolomeu Dias
    He rounded the Cape of Good Hope in 1487.
  • 1492

    America was discovered by Christopher Columbus

    America was discovered by Christopher Columbus
    It was dicovered in 1492 by Christopher Columbus, a sailor born in Genoa.
  • 1492

    Catholic Monarchs accepted the project

    Catholic Monarchs accepted the project
    In 1492, they accepted this project in their Capitulations of Santa Fe.
  • Oct 12, 1492

    Colombus landed and renamed the territoy

    Colombus landed and renamed the territoy
    He landed on the Caribbean Island of Guanahani, which he renamed San Salvador.
  • 1498

    Vasco da Gama

    Vasco da Gama
    He reached India in 1498.