Events tagged with "Christopher Columbus"

Historical Events tagged with "Christopher Columbus"

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Politics & Government

Papal Bull Dudum Siquidem Extends Land Grants

September 26th, 1493 531 years ago

Pope Alexander VI issued the papal bull Dudum siquidem, which reaffirmed and extended the land grants previously given to Spain in the Inter caetera. This papal bull reinforced Spain's rights to newly discovered territories in the New World after Christopher Columbus's voyages. The document aimed to prevent conflicts between Spain and Portugal, further shaping the colonial landscape of the Americas, reflecting the Church's role in European exploration and imperialism.