Historical Events tagged with "nervion"
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Politics & Government
Founding of the City of Bilbao
June 15th, 1300 724 years ago
Bilbao was founded by Don Diego López de Haro in 1300. The establishment was motivated by its strategic location on the Nervión River, which facilitated trade and commerce. Haro, the lord of Biscay, sought to create a new port town that would enhance the economic viability of the region. The city quickly began to develop, attracting merchants and settlers drawn by the opportunities for trade and prosperity.
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