Events tagged with "cape bojador"

Historical Events tagged with "cape bojador"

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Politics & Government

Papal Bull Grants Portugal African Rights

January 8th, 1454 571 years ago

The papal bull Romanus Pontifex was issued, granting the Kingdom of Portugal the exclusive rights to trade and colonization throughout Africa south of Cape Bojador. This decree was a significant endorsement of Portuguese exploration and expansion in Africa. It was motivated by the desire to spread Christianity and to maximize trade profits from newly discovered territories. The bull recognized the Portuguese efforts to establish control over maritime routes and promote their economic interests in the region.